Seoul 1988 Capsule Cream: Niacinamide 5% + Yuja

Brand price

USD 23.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Fatty alcohol2

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

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

• Face oil2

  An oil formulated to be used on the face.

  Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

• Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

  Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

• Hyaluronic acid3

  Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

  Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

• Niacinamide1

  Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

  Niacinamide

• Vitamin C1

  Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Benefits

• Hydrating17

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen Water, Dimethicone, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol

• Barrier Repair16

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Niacinamide

• Anti-Aging1

  Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

  Adenosine

• Firming1

  Supports elasticity and bounce.

  Adenosine

• Smoothing11

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol

• Brightening2

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide

• Dark Spots2

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide

• Even Tone1

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Niacinamide

• Acne Fighting1

  Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

  Niacinamide

• Oil Control1

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Niacinamide

• Pore Refining1

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Niacinamide

• Antioxidant2

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

• Anti-Pollution4

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Dimethicone, Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne5

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol

• May Worsen Oily Skin4

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

• May Worsen Irritation3

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Limonene, Stearyl Alcohol

• May Worsen Eczema2

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Limonene

• May Worsen Rosacea2

  Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

  Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Limonene

Dupes

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• Klairs Vitamin Toning Barrier Cream71% match
• COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream69% match