81%
would repurchase
4.1/5
package quality

price range

description

ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecyl Myristate, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Honey, Natto Gum, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Carbomer, Palmitic Acid, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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4 years ago

This was the 3rd step in a set I have been using for a month. It is very nice: lightweight, very moisturizing, not greasy, pleasant fragrance. But after a month, there is no visible improvement in...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen



3.0
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5 years ago

Quality moisturizer but there are still a lot of good products with much lower price than this one.

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I have been using this Sulwhasoo Balancing Emulsion for 2-3 years and it is part of my daily regime and has transformed my 53-year-old skin. Korean and Japanese skin care is the best in the world...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

This is a preliminary review - I have been using this product for about 5 days in conjunction with the Essential Balancing Water. What really impresses me above all with this product is how it...

About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

The only product I would scrimp and buy anyway even without my mom. HG. It does not have parabens. I tried other Korean moisturizers, but this one fit me the best. It really calms and soothes...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I have 2 15ml sample size bottle . When i have oily skin, it's been too much. Yes it easily absorbed but I feel greasy and dirty all day long. So I only use it on my eye area (and it's moisture...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

$60 USD for 4.7oz. - I think you can only buy this line in the US at either Neiman Marcus (online) or Bergdorf Goodman. I bought the entire set (including the serum, water, emulsion, and creams)...

About reviewer (238 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

Great day moisturizer for me. It moisturizes great but not too greasy. The scent is lovely. It has a little bit of herbal smell but is not over powering. I use it with balancing water in the am and...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I bought a Sulwhasoo set tax free in Seoul plus on a 25% discount. Still expensive but I bit the bullet. It had the First Care Serum, Balancing Water, Balancing Emulsion, Eye Cream and Ginseng...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this emulsion. The texture is light and easy to apply but it will take a little while to dry. The scent is just like the balancing water and it makes me feel fresh and calm. This emulsion...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

I feel bad for bringing down the rating here, but truthfully this gave me a terrible break out. Granted, it's not meant for my skin type (or age bracket), but I've read reviews from other...

About reviewer (136 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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14 years ago

I have been using the basic care 3 steps Sulwhasoo line ( the first care serum, followed by the balancing water and balancing emulsion)for about 6 months, and i am totally in love with. . This...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

I have been using this emulsion for 2 weeks now and I've never had any breakouts so far, I'm using it together with the balancing water. For reference, I have a combination n acne prone skin. It's...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

The only thing I use on my face is olive oil soap and this emulsion in conjunction with the balancing toner and another brand of sunscreen. My face has broken out in the last year for the first...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

hands down HG moisturizer. It is a light, milky consistency, but still very moisturizing. Perfect for day and night. I like to put SPF 50 over it during the day. Skin tone has improved...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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14 years ago

For information on Sulwhasoo see my other review on the Balancing Water. This emulsion is supposed to used in conjunction with the toner. This product has the same strong (but pleasant) herbal...

About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown