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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum vs Mediheal Collagen Firming Volume Serum

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Original
S

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Capsule Serum

Sulwhasoo

₩211,500

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Dupe
M

Collagen Firming Volume Serum

Mediheal

₩29,170

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87Dupe match score /100
3Shared key ingredients
15Shared in full list (60·47)
4/4Benefit 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

Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 15 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessFirmness

A good fit if you want to refill dryness while caring for firmness and wrinkles. Both use retinol, hyaluronic acid and barrier-replenishing ingredients to hold moisture and support firmness.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture and firmness on par with the original
  • Same retinol core for firmness
  • Silicone-free
  • About 86% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds a bit more firming and soothing. Mediheal still covers moisture and firmness well.
87/100

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.

3Shared key actives
4/4Benefits covered
15Shared 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
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Allantoin

Key shared ingredients · 3 (2 uncommon)

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.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

PhytosphingosineHydrationKorea MFDS-listed

Part of the skin barrier that helps soothe and hydrate.

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
Mediheal47 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Squalane
3Glycerin
4Butylene Glycol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Niacinamide
7Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
8Hydrolyzed Extensin
9Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
10Hydrogenated Lecithin
11Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
14Tromethamine
15Xanthan Gum
16Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
17Allantoin
18Ethylhexylglycerin
19Adenosine
20Methylpropanediol
21Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
22Sodium Phytate
23Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
24Citronellol
25Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
26Dextrin
27Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
28Pentylene Glycol
29Sodium Hyaluronate
30Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
31Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
32Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
33Ceramide NP
34Linalool
35Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
36Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
37Corallina Officinalis Extract
38Geraniol
39Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
40Beta-Glucan
41Retinol
42Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
43Glucosylrutin
44Tocopherol
45Behenic Acid
46Cholesterol
47Phytosphingosine
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

Mediheal

Fragrance

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
Mediheal
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 contain retinol, so start with a small amount at night and build up as your skin adjusts. Wear sunscreen during the day while you use it.

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

₩29,170₩211,500

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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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