Verified dupe · Serum

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum vs VT Retinol Collagen Pink Micro Bubble Serum

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Original
S

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum

Sulwhasoo

₩198,810

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Dupe
V

Retinol Collagen Pink Micro Bubble Serum

VT

₩59,640

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82Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
9Shared in full list (60·27)
4/4Benefit coverage

As of Aug 2 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Retinol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 9 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

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 Sulwhasoo side does include fragrance and phenoxyethanol, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the VT option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 70% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for moisture.
82/100

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.

2Shared key actives
4/4Benefits covered
9Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid
Firmness
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Retinol, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Soothing
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Panthenol
Antioxidant
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

RetinolFirmnessKorea MFDS-listed

A Korea MFDS-notified anti-wrinkle vitamin A ingredient, widely used for firmness and texture.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8PeptideKorea MFDS-listed

A peptide often used for areas prone to expression lines.

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.

Sulwhasoo60 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Glycerin
4Methyl Gluceth-20
5Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6Behenyl Alcohol
7Betaine
81,2-Hexanediol
9Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
10Niacinamide
11Carbomer
12Tromethamine
13Phenyl Trimethicone
14Caprylyl Methicone
15Jojoba Esters
16Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
17Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
18Glyceryl Caprylate
19Phenoxyethanol
20Arachidyl Alcohol
21Ethylhexylglycerin
22Dextrin
23Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
24Sodium Metaphosphate
25Linalool
26Arachidyl Glucoside
27Panthenol
28Mannitol
29Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
30Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
31Panax Ginseng Root Extract
32Sodium Chloride
33Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
34Limonene
35Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract,Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
36Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
37Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
38Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
39Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
40Retinol
41Propanediol
42Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract
43Hydrogenated Lecithin
44Sodium Hyaluronate
45Tocopherol
46Caprylyl Glycol
47Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
48Phytosphingosine
49Sodium Polyaspartate
50Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
51Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
52Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
53Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
54Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
55Hyaluronic Acid
56Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
57Sodium Hydroxide
58Hexapeptide-9
59Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
60Acetyl Octapeptide-3
VT27 ingredients
1Collagen Water
2Glycerin
3Water,Aqua
4Sorbitol
5Glycereth-26
6Methyl Gluceth-20
7Niacinamide
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
81,2-Hexanediol
9C12-14 Alketh-12
10Hydroxyacetophenone
11Lecithin
12Polysorbate 20
13Hydrolyzed Collagen
14Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
15Adenosine
16Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
17Methylpropanediol
18Dextrin
19Citric Acid
20Disodium EDTA
21Retinol
22Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract
23Ascorbic Acid
24Panthenol
25Copper Tripeptide-1
26Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
27Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

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

FragrancePhenoxyethanol

VT

None

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

Ingredient
Sulwhasoo
VT
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

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.

Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.

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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.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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