if you have read my post, i bought two set from sulwhasoo. the bloomstay line and the FCAS set. both came with GWP. there were products that are the same in the set or in the freebies, so i won't write about them twice. however, the full size FCAS and the freebies one is different in packaging, so i decided to write separate post about it.
this is the description from their website: first korean herbal medicine-based essence born from 24 years of research. 1-in-60,000 the world's first technology developed using a unique skin moisture barrier master key. an essential anti-aging first essence that boosts your skin's potential using the youth master technology to make your skin looking healthier every day. youth master technology developed by sulwhasoo as the world's first anti-aging skin moisture barrier technology of its kind. stronger and more radiant looking skin. fresh and soothing signature fragrance and texture. nutrient-rich resilience synergy serum duo.
ingredients: water, alcohol denat., butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, glyceryl polymethacrylate, carbomer, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, tromethamine, propanediol, glyceryl caprylate, juglans regia (walnut) seed extract, dextrin, theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, fragrance, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, limonene, methyl trimethicone, disodium EDTA, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, carrageenan, honey, madecassoside, rehmannia glutinosa root extract, pentylene glycol, ophiopogon japonicus root extract, paeonia lactiflora root extract, lilium candidum bulb extract, linalool, lycium chinense fruit extract, polygonatum odoratum rhizome extract, biosaccharide gum-1, propylene glycol, ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, pueraria lobata root extract, natto gum, glycyrrhiza uralensis (licorice) root extract, prunus mume fruit extract, citronellol, citral, geraniol, hydrogenated lecithin, BHT, citric acid, lentinus edodes extract, tocopherol, hydrolyzed soybean extract, paeonia albiflora root extract, zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract.
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| the box |
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description at the back
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the packaging: the serum comes in a FCAS set. it comes in a yellow/white box with the picture of everything inside at the front. at the back there's a list of the products inside. on the side there's a bit description and ingredients list on some of the items in english and korea. the serum itself comes in separate box and it has another description on it. inside, the bottle is securely placed and there's a booklet about the FCAS in multiple languages. the full size serum comes in white glass bottle with see-through bottom. the bottle is quite heavy. even though i have other serums that comes in glass bottle, they didn't feel as heavy as this one. the pump head is gold and covered with plastic yellow cap. everything about the packaging screams luxury.
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| description and ingredients list |
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| all the products in this set |
the scent: it has subtle hanbang scent which is sulwhasoo's signature. the eye cream's scent is stronger, which is weird since product for eye area might be better unscented since they're quite sensitive. and if you're wondering whether the scent is natural or added one, it's an added one since they clearly put fragrance in the middle of the ingredients list.
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| the FCAS box |
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| description at the back |
the product: it's a golden brown gel type serum like brownish maple syrup. it has a slight gel texture that makes it a bit viscous, but once you spread it around, it melts easily to my skin. it takes seconds to be absorbed and doesn't leave tacky feeling. but i have to warn you this contains alcohol denat which may contribute with the fast absorbing, but if you're avoiding alcohol, you might want to try some sample first. if you never try this one, this is called first care activating serum because you're supposed to use this first after washing your face, more like FTE. you can experience using this after toner, but for me, i like to use this before toner as this is more lightweight than my toner.
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| the FCAS bottle |
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| pump head |
the result: no wonder this is a best selling. it's fast absorbing but gives hydration that my skin needs after washing it. somehow it boosts the effect of the next product that i use afterward. with regular use, i can see my skin condition is improving. when i started trying sulwhasoo products, my skin has been acting up. i suffered from acnes and it didn't heal as quickly as it used to be. but after using sulwhasoo products especially the FCAS (and other things of course), my skin started to heal better. it looks more glowy after time and more supple.
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| how it looks on my hand |
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| after blended it in |
totally recommend this one if you wanted to try sulwhasoo. i think this might be suitable for all skin type. definitely try this one first if you have the budget. they come in various sizes, from sample sizes to 30/60/ to even the giant ones, so make sure you wait for some sales and splurge. for me, if i have to pick which one i want to repurchase, definitely i'll be saving my money for the FCAS one.
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