SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean

Brand price

USD 22.00 · 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 alcohol1

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

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Bakuchiol1

  A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.

  Bakuchiol

• Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

  Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

• Retinoid1

  Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.

  Retinal

• Hyaluronic acid1

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

  Sodium Hyaluronate

• Niacinamide1

  Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

  Niacinamide

• Vitamin C1

  Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

• Hydrating7

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair15

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Tocopherol

• Redness Reducing1

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Niacinamide

• Anti-Aging3

  Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.

  Adenosine, Bakuchiol, Retinal

• Firming1

  Supports elasticity and bounce.

  Adenosine

• Smoothing11

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Retinal

• Brightening2

  Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide

• Dark Spots2

  Fades dark spots for a more even tone.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide

• Even Tone1

  Evens out patchy or uneven colour.

  Niacinamide

• Acne Fighting2

  Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.

  Niacinamide, Retinal

• Oil Control2

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Niacinamide, Retinal

• Pore Refining1

  Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.

  Niacinamide

• Antioxidant4

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bakuchiol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol

• Anti-Pollution6

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne2

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin1

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

• May Worsen Irritation1

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Tocopherol

Dupes

• Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal89% match
• Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream68% match
• Torriden CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream68% match
• Isntree TW-Real Eye Cream65% match
• VT Cosmetics CAFFEINE Eye Patch65% match
• Skin1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream64% match