
“Brightens and evens skin tone: Infused with niacinamide to brighten and reduce discoloration, keeping dark circles and signs of fatigue in check.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
“The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula harnesses ginseng root extract to hydrate and energize skin, 2% retinal liposome complex to visibly soften fine lines, and niacinamide to refine skin texture and tone.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal, adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
“The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula harnesses ginseng root extract to hydrate and energize skin, 2% retinal liposome complex to visibly soften fine lines, and niacinamide to refine skin texture and tone.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
15 of 15 community members would buy it again.
Light herbal smell, not offensive
Absorbed well! Would repurchase in the future
My skin tone is improving after one month using 5 nights a week
Some irritation when used on neck (I have sensitive, mild rosacea) little to no irritation on face
I use this eye serum twice a day, and it works very well. Sinks into my skin, sits well under makeup, and helps fine lines and wrinkles. This eye serum is a staple in my skincare routine.
Agréable et hydratant. Améliore les cernes.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideUsed to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateUsed to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Panax ginseng root extract, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Tromethamine, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Cholesterol, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Theobroma cacao extract, Retinal, Brassica campestris sterols, Disodium edta, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Silica, Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide np, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Beauty of JoseonRevive Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | ArenciaRetinal Booster Shot | MeditherapyRetinal Skin Booster Serum | Dr.GRTX INTO SERUM PEPTISHOT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 83% | 80% |
| Price | $13.60 | $13.54 | $19.67+$6.07 | $20.32+$6.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 9 | 8 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"Beauty of Joseon - Revive Eye Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
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The product retails for 22.00A$ in Australia, for 15.39£ in the United Kingdom and for 12.75$ in the United States.
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