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  • at Demythskin We found best anti-aging skincare products: KSECRET Seoul 1988 Cream : Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice. Efficacy 4.7/5, Safety 4.8/5. Demythskin: Skincare Ingredient Checker & Scanner. Find best skincare, find best skincare for aging skin, skincare alternatives & dupes
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KSECRET SEOUL

Seoul 1988 Cream : Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice 50ml

$19.99
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Target: Anti-aging, brightening, elasticity


EFFICACY
HIGHLY EFFECTIVE
4.7
/ 5.0



SAFETY
EXCELLENT
4.8
/ 5.0

Our Verdict

🔥 ABSOLUTE STEAL

Impressive liposomal retinal formula punches above its weight for irritation-free anti-aging, but 100ppm pure retinal limits it from elite status. Efficacy score of 4.7 earned via liposomal encapsulation stabilizing potent retinal (one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol), synergistic bakuchiol + peptides + niacinamide for collagen support, and antioxidants like vitamin C/E without jar instability issues; deducted 0.5 as 0.01% retinal is effective yet below clinical optima (0.05-0.1%) for max wrinkle reduction, though pH-buffered cream base (tromethamine) optimizes retinal activity around 5.5-6.5.

Key Ingredients Found

Tier 1: Gold Standards High Clinical Proof
Retinal (100 Ppm) 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Tier 2: Good Basics Proven Results
Niacinamide Tocopherol
Tier 3: Supporting Ingredients Promising
Bakuchiol SH-Oligopeptide-2 SH-Polypeptide-1
Tier 4: Marketing Idols Hype / Limited Data
SH-Oligopeptide-1
Tier 5: Potential Irritants Be Cautious
None detected
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Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal(100 Ppm), Silica, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bakuchiol, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1

How To Use

Step 3 (Cream): After applying serums, massage a pea-sized amount onto the face in the evening. If you are new to retinoids, start by using it 2–3 times a week and gradually increase.

Suited To

Aging skin, fine lines, dullness, and loss of elasticity. Excellent for retinol beginners and sensitive skin types.

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