Versus

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original

Serum
Essence
Korean Brand South Korea
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on November 20, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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

254 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
93% use every day
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670 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

2.75
Overall rating
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1
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Expensive 100% Absorbs Well 50% Hydrating 50%
4.10
Overall rating
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4
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1
What people say
Hydrating 57% Works Well 43% Expensive 43%