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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum vs VT Cica Retin-A Essence 0.1
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Why this dupe
The proof is in the ingredients, not the price
Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.
In the full lists, 13 ingredients overlap.
Who it's for
Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening, firmness and soothing. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.
Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The VT does list fragrance though, so check the label if your skin tends to react to those.
What works and what to weigh
- Moisture on par with the original
- Free of paraben and mineral oil
- About 86% cheaper
- –The original packs in more ingredients for moisture.
Dupe match score
A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.
Efficacy
The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.
4 contributing ingredients
1 contributing ingredients
4 contributing ingredients
4 contributing ingredients
2 contributing ingredients
Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)
The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.
A Korea MFDS-notified anti-wrinkle vitamin A ingredient, widely used for firmness and texture.
A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.
The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.
Full ingredient comparison
Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.
Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.
Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.
Check before you buy
One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.
Watch-outs
Sulwhasoo
VT
Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary
Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.
Not included
Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.
Before you reach for this dupe
- It contains a retinoid, so use it at night and pair it with daytime sunscreen.
- It contains exfoliating acids, so daytime sunscreen is a good idea.
- It contains fragrance, so try a small area first if you are sensitive to scent.
Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.
₩28,800₩198,810
VT Cica Retin-A Essence 0.1
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How we pick a dupe
We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.
Disclaimer
This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.
Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.
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