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K-Secret
Seoul 1988 Repair Cream: Niacica 20% + Mugwort
A face cream built around Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Eczema-prone
How to use
As the last step of your skincare routine, apply an appropriate amount to the entire face. Spread evenly and massage gently until absorbed.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 28 trigger none
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Myristate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Myristate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
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 →Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate →Isopropyl Myristate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Myristate →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
Learn more about Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
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