Beauty of Joseon
Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + RetinolDr.Althea
Pure Retinol 0.15% CreamA face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 19.20 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 23.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tridecane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Ceramide NP, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoalkane, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-7
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
Emollient
Humectant
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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