Beauty of Joseon
Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + RetinolA face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 17.60 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.20 · checked 25 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, PEG-32, PEG-8, Propanediol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Squalane, Tocopherol
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.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Betaine, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Water (in both products)
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
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 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →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 →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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