Product Description
An essential first-step serum formulated with JAUM Balancing Complex assures a glowing and healthier look by harmonizing the balance of skin. It helps to provide comprehensive skin care for beautiful balance, for dry skin caused by aging - the complex nourishes, rejuvenates and firms the appearance of the complexion for a healthier glowing look
I started using Sulwhasoo products 3 years ago and moved on to other brands after completing the basic series. You can read my review on Sulwhasoo First Care Serum, Sulwhasoo Balancing Water, Sulwhasoo Balancing Emulsion, Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Cream and Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream.
And now, with its new and improved version, its time for me to jump in the wagon and try out the goodness once again.
Since its release in 1997, the first care serum has been Sulwhasoo's bestselling product for the past 18 years and also set a record for being the first cosmetic product to pass the KRW1 trillion sales mark.
With the latest and current Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX, it is said to have a more concentrated JAUM balancing complex to increase the efficacies of medicinal herbs to a higher level. This updated formula promises better results due to the addition of the PREXtract Process, Sulwhasoo latest skincare technology, to help boost the effects of the JAUM balancing complex.
The JAUM balancing complex is formulated with 5 key ingredients namely, Peony, Sacred Lotus, Solomon's Seal, White Lily and Rehmannia which were carefully selected to create synergy for the skin balance. You can read more about it here.
First Care Activating Serum EX is a boosting essence, a serum to be used right after cleansing and before the rest of the skincare products. The purpose is to help to enhance the effectiveness and absorption of the other products that are applied after that.
I have the whole basic series and have started using them one after another. Sulwhasoo First Care Serum EX followed by Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water EX followed by Sulwhasoo Balancing Emulsion EX and end with Sulwhasoo Vitalizing Mask.
Due to time constraint and the steps involved, I prefer to use them in the night as its best not to rush through the routine but to enjoy each process. Check out the video below to see how you can incorporate them into your skincare regime.
How to use the serum :
1) Pour it into your palms
2) Rub the serum gently between the palms to spread it out as well as to create some warmth
3) Place your palms together and inhale and exhale gently
4) Press the hands firmly on your face, cupping the cheeks, forehead, chin and eye area
5) Follow the massage steps below
Massage Tips
① Pump First Care Activating Serum 2-3 times, and apply to thoroughly cleansed skin. Help skin absorb products by gently massaging cheeks in circular motion with fingers.
② Using middle fingers and ring fingers, massage smile lines and around the nose, avoiding eye area.
③ Using all fingers, massage forehead cross diagonally 3 times.
④ Starting from mouth area, gently massage towards above, following the jaw line.
I always love the herbal scent of Sulwhasoo basic series and its no exception for this serum. Soothing and relaxing. The texture is very lightweight, so much so that you can layer the rest of the products without having your skin feeling heavy and overladen.② Using middle fingers and ring fingers, massage smile lines and around the nose, avoiding eye area.
③ Using all fingers, massage forehead cross diagonally 3 times.
④ Starting from mouth area, gently massage towards above, following the jaw line.
There will be a slight stickiness right after application, just wait for a short while, before piling on the Balancing Water EX and Balancing Emulsion EX. However, on its own, the First Care Activating Serum EX is not hydrating at all, and its not meant to be used alone. Personally, I felt that it works better together in conjunction with the rest of the products in the same series.
I have them both in 8ml and 30ml size. I have used up the 8ml size and has now moved on to the 30ml size. The pump is sturdy and dispenses the serum precisely without much wastage. I tend to use 3 ~ 4 pumps for my face and the lightweight texture is suitable to be used in humid weather.
I have brought it along for my Bali trip but do consider layering more products on top of it, if you are in an air-conditioned room the whole day. I layered another additional overnight vitalizing mask on top of the first care serum, balancing water and emulsion at night, due to the air-con but I still experienced very slight flakiness at the end of my 4 days trip.
However in Singapore, it works well ( I used the first care serum in conjunction with the balancing water, emulsion and overnight mask ) with no flakiness issue since I don't sleep in an air-conditioned bedroom.
You can also use the serum in a few other ways, as described by Sulwhasoo trainer here. Add a pump of the product to your eye cream to create an eye mask. Use it on the brow line and temples to massage away dark circles. Add to foundation for a more lasting effect.
Where To Purchase : Amazon | Shopee | Amazon SG | Yesstyle
Amazon : Sulwahsoo First Care Activating Serum EX
Sulwhasoo : Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
Sulwhasoo : Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX ( Shopee )
Sulwhasoo First Care Essential Trial Kit ( Shopee )
Read the list of the ingredients breakdown here. There's alcohol as the 6th ingredient in the list and fragrance is the last on the list (Yay! ).
Check out my reviews on Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water EX and Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion EX
Ingredients :
OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, WATER, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, BETAINE, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, POLYGONATUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT, LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT, REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT EXTRACT, HONEY, JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SEED EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, NATTO GUM, PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, CARBOMER, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TROMETHAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE
Read the list of the ingredients breakdown here. There's alcohol as the 6th ingredient in the list and fragrance is the last on the list (Yay! ).
Check out my reviews on Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water EX and Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion EX
Ingredients :
OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, WATER, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, BETAINE, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, POLYGONATUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT, LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT, REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT EXTRACT, HONEY, JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SEED EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, NATTO GUM, PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, CARBOMER, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TROMETHAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE
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