Discoloration Repair Serum
Seoul 1988 Advanced Shot: Retinal Liposome 12% + Black Rice

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Discoloration Repair Serum

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Seoul 1988 Advanced Shot: Retinal Liposome 12% + Black Rice

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Serum
Serum
29 ingredients
42 ingredients

Brand price

USD 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 20.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Bakuchiol1

    A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.

    Bakuchiol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

  • Fatty alcohol2

    Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

    Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Retinoid1

    Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

    Retinal

Benefits

Concerns

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Tranexamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • C13-15 Alkane

    Solvent

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Dicaprylyl Carbonate

    Emollient

  • Ethyl Macadamiate

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Behenyl Alcohol (in both products)

    Emollient

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

    Skin Conditioning

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient

    2 / 1

    • Fatty alcohol
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

    Emollient

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • Barrier Repair
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

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