Versus

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Versus The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane

Serum
Oil
Korean Brand South Korea
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on September 11, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

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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
100% Plant-Derived Squalane

When to use

352 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
95% use every day
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2,103 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
93% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

2.75
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Expensive 100% Absorbs Well 50% Hydrating 50%
4.03
Overall rating
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1
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Works Well 58% Great Value 46% Hydrating 46%