Sulwhasoo
Mini First Care Activating Serum
Iconic Korean beauty activating serum with green tea, niacinamide, and hyaluronate to prime skin for subsequent skincare.
Ingredient Snapshot
8 beneficial ingredients detected with no known safety concerns.
No flagged ingredients detected — all analysed ingredients are considered safe.
Ingredients (8)
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(Green Tea Extract)
Benefits
- ✓Rich in EGCG polyphenols — one of the most potent natural antioxidants
- ✓Anti-inflammatory — soothes redness and irritation
- ✓Provides photoprotective benefits against UV-induced damage
- ✓Helps control sebum in oily skin
Glycerin(Glycerol / Glycerin)
Benefits
- ✓Powerful humectant that draws moisture from the environment into the skin
- ✓Improves and maintains skin barrier function
- ✓Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types
- ✓Accelerates wound healing
Sources
FDA GRAS Database — Glycerin: Glycerin (glycerol) is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated humectants, drawing moisture from the environment to the outer layers of the skin.
Niacinamide(Vitamin B3)
Benefits
- ✓Visibly reduces enlarged pores over time
- ✓Improves uneven skin tone and fades dark spots
- ✓Strengthens the skin barrier by supporting ceramide synthesis
- ✓Reduces excess sebum production — helpful for oily and acne-prone skin
- ✓Well-tolerated by most skin types including sensitive skin
Potential concerns
- !At very high concentrations (>5%), may cause temporary flushing or redness in sensitive individuals
- !Rarely, may cause mild irritation or breakouts during the first few weeks of use
Sources
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Niacinamide is considered safe for use in cosmetics. It is a well-established skin-conditioning agent with evidence supporting its role in improving skin texture, tone, and barrier function.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Niacinamide: CTPA lists niacinamide as a safe and effective skin-conditioning agent widely used across cosmetic formulations, with a strong safety profile across concentrations typically used in cosmetics (2–10%).
Sodium Hyaluronate(Hyaluronic Acid Salt)
Benefits
- ✓Low-molecular-weight hyaluronate penetrates deeper into the dermis
- ✓Holds up to 1000× its weight in water for intense hydration
- ✓Plumps skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines
- ✓Suitable for all skin types including oily and acne-prone
Sources
FDA Briefing on Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Formulations: Sodium hyaluronate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a cosmetic ingredient. It functions as an effective humectant and skin-conditioning agent suitable for all skin types.
Allantoin
Benefits
- ✓Soothes and calms irritated or inflamed skin
- ✓Promotes cell regeneration and skin healing
- ✓Provides moisturising and softening effects
- ✓Excellent tolerance — commonly used in sensitive-skin formulations
Panthenol(Pro-Vitamin B5)
Benefits
- ✓Deep moisturiser that attracts and binds water in the skin
- ✓Accelerates wound healing and supports tissue repair
- ✓Soothes inflammation and reduces itching
- ✓Strengthens the skin barrier
Ethylhexylglycerin
Benefits
- ✓Preservative booster that enhances the efficacy of other preservatives
- ✓Skin-conditioning agent with moisturising properties
Potential concerns
- !Rarely causes skin irritation in hypersensitive individuals
Chlorphenesin
Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum preservative effective against bacteria and fungi
- ✓Often used in combination with other preservatives to broaden antimicrobial coverage
Potential concerns
- !May cause skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals
- !EU Cosmetics Regulation limits its use to 0.3% maximum concentration
Sources
CTPA Ingredient Library — Chlorphenesin: Chlorphenesin is a permitted cosmetic preservative under EU Cosmetics Regulation (max 0.3% in rinse-off, max 0.2% in leave-on products). CTPA considers it safe when used within these limits.
Ingredients listed in order of concentration (highest first).
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