Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum Review

Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum
5.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum has to offer:
 
✅ Strong humectant moisturizing. This lightweight, humectant-rich product, ideal for oily skin, has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum:
 

🔵 Lightweight Humectant Moisturizer Ideal for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.2 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈6.0%), Butylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%) and Trehalose (est. ≈2.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is ideal for oily skin, offering significant hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients.

It’s also a great choice for people with normal skin who prefer lightweight moisturizers.

💧 A Humectant Boost for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract (est. ≈0.3%), Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract (est. ≈0.3%), Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Beta-Glucan, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Beta-Glucan provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Beta-Glucan may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing ideal for oily skin
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing boost, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum
, when used alone, delivers lightweight, humectant-rich moisturizing, making it ideal for oily skin. As part of a moisturizing routine, it provides a humectant boost, beneficial for all skin types.
 
With its high antioxidant content, Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation.
 
That said, there are some things about Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering Sulwhasoo Timetreasure Invigorating Serum is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Alcohol
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Trehalose
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Dimethicone
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Glycereth-26
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
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Polymethylsilsesquioxane
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Propanediol
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Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Silica
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PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
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Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
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Fragrance
Function:
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Function:
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Phenoxyethanol
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Dimethiconol
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Sodium Polyacrylate
Function:
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Function:
Origin:
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Function:
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Honey
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Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
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Hydrogenated Polydecene
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Tromethamine
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
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Dextrin
Function:
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
Function:
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Beta-Glucan
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Disodium EDTA
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Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
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Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
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Sorbitan Isostearate
Function:
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Polysorbate 60
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Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
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Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
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PPG-5-Laureth-5
Function:
Origin:
Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin
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Limonene
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Origin:
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
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Linalool
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BHT
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Potassium Hydroxide
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Acetic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Ratings

All humectants
15.7
6
4
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 15.7 10
10.0
6
4
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.4 20
1.2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 15.7 10
10
All humectants
15.7
6
4
2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 2.4 20
1.2
All occlusives
2.4
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Beta-Glucan
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power