Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“Each sheet mask is infused with approximately 3-weeks worth of the iconic First Care Activating Serum VI and provides a concentrated surge of hydration and helps improve the skin barrier for visibly healthy and youthful skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, biosaccharide gum-1.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-agingAdenosine, Madecassoside + 2 moreWorks well
“Each sheet mask is infused with approximately 3-weeks worth of the iconic First Care Activating Serum VI and provides a concentrated surge of hydration and helps improve the skin barrier for visibly healthy and youthful skin.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: madecassoside.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Madecassoside, Adenosine + 8 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPropanediol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinBetaine~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateCarbomer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.9–1.35%
Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Adenosine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineParfum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDisodium edta~0.2–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumDextrin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Honey~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMadecassoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideRehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidTaurine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineOphiopogon japonicus root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractLilium candidum bulb extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Panax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Natto gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juglans regia seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus mume extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Parfum, Limonene, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Honey, Madecassoside, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Taurine, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Panax ginseng root extract, Pentylene glycol, Linalool, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Natto gum, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Juglans regia seed extract, Prunus mume extract, Citronellol, Tocopherol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SulwhasooFirst Care Activating MaskYOUR PRODUCT | HANYULNature In Life Sheet Mask - 4 Types | MuldreamVegan Green Mild All In One Mask | Crystal MaskAmethyst Crystal Deep Hydration Mask Trial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $55.30 | $6.20−$49.10 | $3.82−$51.48 | $9.14−$46.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sulwhasoo - First Care Activating Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (biosaccharide gum-1 0.05% - 0.15%, glycerin 2.40% - 2.90% and betaine 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 12.80A$ in Australia and from 6.56$ up to 60.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasissciencedirect.com
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