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K-Secret
Seoul 1988 Hydrogel Mask: Retinal Liposome + Lotus Flower
A mask built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for hydration and barrier repair.
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.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
How to use
After cleansing, prep the skin with toner. Remove the films from the upper and lower mask pieces, then apply them to the face, aligning the upper part around the eyes and the lower part around the mouth. Leave on until the sheet gradually becomes transparent, then remove. The time it takes to turn transparent may vary from person to person. Gently pat the remaining essence into the skin for absorption.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Retinal, Sodium Polyacrylate
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →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 →Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is the ground seed of the ripe fruit of St. John's Bread (carob), Ceratonia siliqua L. (Locust bean), Leguminosae
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua Gum →Chondrus Crispus
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus is the material obtained from the whole alga, Chondrus crispus, Gigartinacea.
Learn more about Chondrus Crispus →Potassium Chloride
Viscosity Controlling
Potassium chloride
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