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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum vs d'Alba First Spray Serum

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Original
S

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum

Sulwhasoo

₩211,500

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Dupe
D

First Spray Serum

d'Alba

₩23,890

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84Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
14Shared in full list (60·45)
3/4Benefit coverage

As of Jun 15 · 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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 14 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forMoistureFirmness

A good fit if you want to fill dryness while caring for firmness. Both use hyaluronic acid and ginseng extract to refill dry skin.

d'Alba covers moisture and firmness well enough for everyday hydration.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Firmness support too
  • About 89% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds barrier-replenishing, firming peptide and wrinkle-care ingredients. If moisture comes first though, d'Alba is enough.
84/100

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
3/4Benefits covered
14Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsHigh

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
1 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Retinol, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Soothing
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Panthenol

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

Panax Ginseng Root ExtractExtractKorea MFDS-listed

A plant extract commonly used in skincare.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

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.

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
d'Alba45 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dipropylene Glycol
3Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
4Glycereth-26
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Niacinamide
7Sorbitol
8Hydroxyethyl Urea
9Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
10Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
11Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
12Betaine
13Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
14Butylene Glycol
15Tuber Magnatum Extract
16Glycerin
17Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
18Tocopheryl Acetate
19Disodium EDTA
20Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
21Adenosine
22Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
23Bifida Ferment Lysate
24Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
25Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
26Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
27Saussurea Involucrata Extract
28Panax Ginseng Root Extract
29Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract,Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
30Morus Alba Bark Extract,Souhakuhi Ekisu
31Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
32Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
33Houttuynia Cordata Extract
34프리지어추출물
35Carbomer
36Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
37Arginine
38Potassium Sorbate
39Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
40Tocopherol
41Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
42Linalool
43Hexyl Cinnamal
44Limonene
45Citronellol
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

d'Alba

FragrancePotassium Sorbate

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
d'Alba
Fragrance
Contains
Contains
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

  • Both include fragrance and d'Alba carries a preservative within the regulated limit. If you are sensitive to fragrance, patch test on your inner arm first.

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

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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.

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