Verified dupe · Serum

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum 6th Generation vs AESTURA A-Cica 365 Blemish Soothing Serum pH4.5

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Original
S

First Care Activating Serum 6th Generation

Sulwhasoo

₩49,500

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Dupe
A

A-Cica 365 Blemish Soothing Serum pH4.5

AESTURA

₩32,300

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0%₩17,200 savedA value dupe verified by ingredients
82Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
13Shared in full list (50·32)
5/5Benefit coverage

As of Jun 27 · 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

Madecassoside, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 13 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forSoothingTone care

Good for anyone who wants to calm sensitive skin while evening out a dull tone. Both carry soothing ingredients and vitamin C type tone-care ingredients, so they look after several concerns together.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Soothing & tone care close to the luxury pick
  • The dupe is fragrance-free
  • About 35% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds wrinkle-care ingredients and skin-nurturing ingredients like ginseng, and since the price gap is not large, the luxury pick is also an option if you want deeper care.
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
5/5Benefits covered
13Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsMedium
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsLow

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
Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Madecassic Acid
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Gluconolactone
Exfoliation
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone
Antioxidant
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

MadecassosideSoothingKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

Derived from centella, often used to soothe.

Ethyl Ascorbic AcidBrighteningKorea MFDS-listed

A vitamin C ingredient used for tone care.

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.

Sulwhasoo50 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Alcohol Denat.
3Butylene Glycol
4Betaine
51,2-Hexanediol
6Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
7Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
8Propanediol
9Carbomer
10PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
11Tromethamine
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
12Glyceryl Caprylate
13Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
14Ethylhexylglycerin
15Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
16Adenosine
17Limonene
18Dextrin
19Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
20Methyl Trimethicone
21Disodium EDTA
22Xanthan Gum
23Cellulose Gum
24Carrageenan
25Honey
26Madecassoside
27Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract,Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
28Pentylene Glycol
29Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
303-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
31Taurine
32Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
33Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
34Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
35Linalool
36Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
37Biosaccharide Gum-1
38Propylene Glycol
39Panax Ginseng Root Extract
40Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
41Natto Gum
42Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
43Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract
44Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
45Citronellol
46Citral
47Geraniol
48Hydrogenated Lecithin
49Tocopherol
50Citric Acid
AESTURA32 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Butylene Glycol
4Dipropylene Glycol
5Betaine
6Niacinamide
7Gluconolactone
81,2-Hexanediol
9Diethoxyethyl Succinate
10Tromethamine
11Sucrose Stearate
12Squalane
13Hydrogenated Lecithin
14Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
15Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
16Carbomer
17Caprylyl Methicone
18Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
19Ethylhexylglycerin
20Cholesterol
21Xanthan Gum
22Asiaticoside
23Madecassic Acid
24Asiatic Acid
25Sodium Hyaluronate
26Cellulose Gum
273-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
28Zinc PCA
29Sodium Gluconate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
30Glyceryl Caprylate
31Madecassoside
32Sodium Trimetaphosphate
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

Fragrance

AESTURA

None

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
Sulwhasoo
AESTURA
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
Contains
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

  • There is nothing in particular to watch for, but it helps to start with a small amount.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩32,300₩49,500

AESTURA A-Cica 365 Blemish Soothing Serum pH4.5

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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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