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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Rich vs Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream

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Original
S

Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Rich

Sulwhasoo

₩150,890

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Dupe
M

PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream

Medicube

₩18,560

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81Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
18Shared in full list (81·59)
2/4Benefit 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

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

In the full lists, 18 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 firming peptide ingredients to refill water and support firmness.

Medicube covers moisture and firmness well enough for everyday care.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Shares firming peptide ingredients with the original
  • More firmness from Medicube
  • Fragrance-free, cleaner finish
  • About 88% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds barrier-replenishing and wrinkle-care ingredients with signature extras like ginseng extract. Still, Medicube covers the core moisture and firmness.
81/100

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
2/4Benefits covered
18Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchMedium
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, Squalane
Brightening
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Retinol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Exfoliation
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbyl Palmitate

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

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

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.

Sulwhasoo81 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Squalane
4Butylene Glycol
5Trehalose
6Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
7Caprylyl Methicone
8Glyceryl Stearate
9Dimethicone
10Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
11Octyldodecyl Myristate
12PEG-40 Stearate
13Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
14Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
15Jojoba Esters
16Palmitic Acid
17PEG-100 Stearate
18Stearic Acid
19Propanediol
20Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
21Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
22Polyacrylate-13
23Cetearyl Alcohol
24Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
25Phenoxyethanol
26PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
27Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
28Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
29Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
30Propylene Glycol
31Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
32Polyisobutene
33Acetyl Glucosamine
34Panax Ginseng Root Extract
35Polyquaternium-51
36Tocopherol
37Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax,Copernicia Cerifera Cera
38Tocopheryl Linoleate
39Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
40Hexyl Laurate
41Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
42Pantethine
43Salicylic Acid
44Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
45Ethylhexylglycerin
46Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract,Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
47Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract
48Polysorbate 20
49Linalool
50Sorbitan Isostearate
511,2-Hexanediol
52Beta-Glucan
53Retinol
54Sodium Metaphosphate
55Dextrin
56Dimethiconol
57Sodium Hyaluronate
58Phytosphingosine
59Mannitol
60Limonene
61Isostearyl Alcohol
62Sodium Chloride
63Ascorbyl Palmitate
64Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
65Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract,Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
66Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
67Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
68Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
69Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
70Lecithin
71Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
72Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract
73TBHQ
74Caprylyl Glycol
75Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
76Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
77Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
78Hexapeptide-9
79Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
80Sodium Hydroxide
81Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Medicube59 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Niacinamide
4Methylpropanediol
5Propanediol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
61,2-Hexanediol
7Dipropylene Glycol
8Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9Butylene Glycol
10Glycereth-26
11Arginine
12Carbomer
13Cetearyl Alcohol
14Cetearyl Olivate
15Ethylhexyl Palmitate
16Sorbitan Olivate
17Squalane
18Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19Simethicone
20Ethylhexylglycerin
21Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
22Adenosine
23Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
24Polyacrylate-13
25Sodium DNA
26Disodium EDTA
27Polyisobutene
28Glyceryl Stearate
29Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
30Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract
31Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
32Rosa Damascena Flower Water
33Iris Florentina Root Extract
34Polysorbate 20
35Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
36Sorbitan Isostearate
37Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
38Glutathione
39Sodium Hyaluronate
40Octyldodecanol
41Salmon Egg Extract
42Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
43Tocopherol
44Hydrogenated Lecithin
45Ceramide NP
46Cyanocobalamin
47Thioctic Acid
48Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
49Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
50Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
51Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
52Copper Tripeptide-1
53Caprylyl Glycol
54Hyaluronic Acid
55Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
56Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
57Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
58Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
59Potassium Hyaluronate
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

Medicube

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
Medicube
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.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

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Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream

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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.

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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