Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
adenosine
ganoderma lucidum extract
glycerin
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
centella asiatica extract
snail secretion filtrate
sodium acetylated hyaluronate
sodium hyaluronate
sodium polyacrylate
trehalose
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$11.90

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Revive Serum

$17.00

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[Beauty of Joseon] Revive Serum : Ginseng+Snail Mucin (30ml, 1 fl.oz.)

Price as of 7/27/2022 14:0 GMT. More info

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Enriched with 63% ginseng root water and 3% snail mucin content to repair damaged skin, improve the appearance of wrinkles and boost elasticity."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Lightweight texture deeply nourishes and hydrates skin to reveal clear, youthful skin."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
trehalose	HIGH
snail secretion filtrate	HIGH
sodium acetylated hyaluronate	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
centella asiatica extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
adenosine	LOW
lonicera japonica flower extract	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
snail secretion filtrate
1,2-hexanediol
centella asiatica extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
panax ginseng root water	22% - 33%
water Plain old water	12% - 18%
butylene glycol Used 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	5% - 7.5%
snail secretion filtrate Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products	3.4% - 5%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	2.5% - 3.7%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.85% - 1.3%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.7% - 2.5%
niacinamide Is 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	1.4% - 2.1%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	1.3% - 1.9%
trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin	1% - 1.6%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.85% - 1.3%
tromethamine Helps adjust pH in products	0.55% - 1.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 1.2%
centella asiatica extract A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.	0.55% - 1.25%
ganoderma lucidum extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 1.1%
panax ginseng root extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating	0.5% - 1.15%
malt extract	0.45% - 1.05%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.55% - 1.25%
adenosine Might 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)	0.35% - 0.8%
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency	0.35% - 0.75%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.7%
phellinus linteus extract	0.2% - 0.75%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.5%
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin	0.1% - 0.4%
forsythia suspensa fruit extract	0.1% - 0.35%
lonicera japonica flower extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating	0.1% - 0.35%
scutellaria baicalensis root extract A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties	0.05% - 0.25%
sodium acetylated hyaluronate A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid	0.05% - 0.25%
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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: madecassic acid palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 madecassoside +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: panthenol jojoba esters +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: galactomyces ferment filtrate panthenol +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: titanium dioxide mannitol +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate epigallocatechin gallate +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: madecassoside anhydroxylitol +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: bakuchiol avena sativa kernel extract +4 more
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Potential Irritants	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? ganoderma lucidum extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	prunus persica fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit?	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? echium plantagineum seed oil Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +3 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? synthetic fluorphlogopite Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? zea mays starch Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +4 more	hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? bakuchiol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	panax ginseng root water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? collagen Has skin benefit? +17 more	arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +26 more	hibiscus abelmoschus extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +23 more