The Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask is a warming hydrogel face mask with physical exfoliating particles, PHA and a vitamin C derivative. It costs $70 for 120 mL and has been on sale at Sulwhasoo US since 30 September 2026. It is also listed at Sephora US, where it appears as the Ginseng Exfoliating Mask. It joins the rinse-off masks from Sulwhasoo.
Updated 8 October 2026: in stock at Sulwhasoo US ($70); listed at Sephora US ($70) with a "New" badge.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sulwhasoo |
| Product | White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask |
| Release date | On Sulwhasoo US by 30 September 2026; at Sephora US by 8 October 2026 (official launch date not announced) |
| Price | $70 (US) |
| Availability | Sulwhasoo US, Sephora US; Sulwhasoo international site (no price shown) |
| Size | 120 mL / 4.05 fl. oz. |
| Texture | Hydrogel that warms on contact |
| Skin types | Normal, dry, combination, oily |
| Free of | Parabens, formaldehydes (per Sephora) |
When Did the Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask Launch?
Sulwhasoo hasn't announced an official release date. The 120 mL mask appeared on Sulwhasoo's international site on 30 June 2026, without a price. It was published on the Sulwhasoo US store at $70 on 30 September 2026. By 8 October 2026, Sephora US listed it at $70 with a "New" badge and no reviews yet.
Price
- US: $70 for 120 mL / 4.05 fl. oz., at both Sulwhasoo US and Sephora US
- UK: Not yet confirmed
- International: listed on Sulwhasoo's international site without a price
The new mask should not be confused with Sulwhasoo's older White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask. Sephora US still lists that mask at $68, and it has been on Sephora since at least 2022. Its page is no longer live on Sulwhasoo's US site.
Where to Buy
- US: Sulwhasoo US ($70); Sephora ($70)
- UK: Not yet confirmed
- Europe: Not yet confirmed
- International: Sulwhasoo international site (int.sulwhasoo.com), price not shown
- Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.
Checked 8 October 2026: in stock at Sulwhasoo US; listed at Sephora US.
What Makes the White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask Different?
- Warming hydrogel format: Sulwhasoo says the soft hydrogel texture warms on contact. The brand describes this as a spa-like ritual inspired by Korean spas.
- Two kinds of exfoliation: the mask combines physical particles, including walnut shell powder, with chemical exfoliants, including PHA.
- Broad skin-type listing: the brand lists it for normal, dry, combination and oily skin. Sephora tags it for dullness, pores and uneven texture. Sulwhasoo's own page also names dryness, fine lines, and loss of firmness.
For other temperature-led masks, see the Sofie Pavitt Face Temp Check Hot + Cold Mask Duo and the Dr.Jart+ Cryo-V Jawline Lifting Mask. For more texture-focused K-beauty launches this season, see the Mary Kay K-Beauty Texture Edit 2026.
Formula and Key Ingredients
According to Sulwhasoo:
- White Ginseng Powder helps address dead skin cell buildup and supports the skin's moisture barrier.
- Vitamin C derivative (EAE) + PHA brighten skin for a more even-looking complexion.
- Korean Herbal Complex (JAUM ACTIVATOR™) soothes, moisturises and strengthens the moisture barrier.
What the Brand Says
Sulwhasoo cites a clinical study with 32 subjects. According to the brand, one use reduced dead skin cells by 32%, improved radiance by 22% and removed 99.9% of pore impurities. After two weeks, 100% of subjects agreed their skin looked smoother and more refined, and 96% agreed their skin tone looked visibly brighter. The brand also reports that 90% felt the scrub particles were mild during use. These results are self-assessed and instrumental figures published by Sulwhasoo.
How to Use
Sulwhasoo's directions are to apply a quarter-size amount to clean, dry skin and massage it in with a rolling motion. Leave it on for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. The brand recommends using it 2–3 times a week.
Browse more mask and serum launches in our skincare section.
Sources
- Sulwhasoo US product page
- Sephora US product listing
- Sulwhasoo international site (int.sulwhasoo.com)
