Judging from the ingredient list, "MISSHA - Time Revolution Retinol 500 Shot Galvanic Eye Cream Duo Set" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, betaine, fructooligosaccharides, glycerin and hydrolyzed collagen) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, cholesterol, hydrolyzed collagen, vinyl dimethicone and caprylic/capric triglyceride in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.80%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
This moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.30% - 0.55%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.35% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.35% and palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.25% - 0.45%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: bifida ferment lysate, vitamin e and stearic acid

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Time Revolution Retinol 500 Shot Galvanic Eye Cream Duo Set

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, 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.

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. 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

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

retinol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol 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. It can, however, be quite irritating

Moisturizing

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: betaine, fructooligosaccharides.

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, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, ceramide np, niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-5

beta-glucan 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

hydrolyzed collagen 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

Evens skin tone

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

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.

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

retinol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An enzyme-based exfoliant

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.

retinol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An enzyme-based exfoliant

microcrystalline cellulose 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

retinol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.3% - 2.8%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

retinol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Mattifying, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil 0.3% - 0.55%

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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

eclipta prostrata leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria japonica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

methylpropanediol 5.9% - 7.2%

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Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Vinyl dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Betaine, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Stearic acid, Elaeis guineensis oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Dimethiconol, Laminaria japonica extract, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Retinol, Cellulose gum, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Beta-glucan, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyvinyl alcohol, Ceramide np, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Phenylpropanol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Bifida ferment lysate, Santalum album oil, Alcohol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed elastin, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactobacillus ferment, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Bifida ferment filtrate, Lactococcus ferment, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lactobacillus/acerola cherry ferment, Oryza sativa extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Saccharomyces ferment, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Bacillus ferment

	MISSHA - Time Revolution Retinol 500 Shot Galvanic Eye Cream Duo Set
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Key ingredients	retinol niacinamide +22 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +26 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +71 more

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MISSHA Time Revolution Retinol 500 Shot Galvanic Eye Cream Duo Set

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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