Versus

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution Versus Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum

Facial Treatment
Serum
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on May 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
First Care Activating Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

When to use

259 Routines
54% use in am
46% use in pm
90% use every day
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254 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

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Expensive 67% Light 67% Absorbs Well 33%
2.75
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1
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Expensive 100% Absorbs Well 50% Hydrating 50%