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Beauty of Joseon
Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + Retinol
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 19.20 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
- After cleansing and prepping skin with your favorite toner and serum, squeeze a fingertip-sized amount onto clean hands. - Apply all over face and neck. Pat gently to help absorb, adding more if you want to boost your firming care. - Made for your morning and evening skincare routines. For daytime use, always follow with your favorite BOJ sunscreen(SPF 30–50 or higher) during the day, even if you only use retinol or retinal products at night.
Caution
If you have sensitive skin, we recommend a 24-hour patch test before use. For retinal beginners, gradually phase into your skincare routine, working up to daily use as tolerated. Wear under sunscreen during the day. This formula contains ingredients not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hormonal changes can make skin more sensitive than usual, so we always recommend consulting your doctor before adding any new skincare products to your routine.
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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.
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Jojoba Esters, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Retinol, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tridecane
Oil Control2
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Retinol
Pore Refining2
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Retinol
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
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
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →2,3-Butanediol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
2,3-Butanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about 2,3-Butanediol →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 →Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Learn more about Isononyl Isononanoate →Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Urea →Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil →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 →Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate →
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