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K-Secret
Seoul 1988 Retinal Active Shot Mask Sheet: Retinal Liposome + Calendula Flower
A mask built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
STEP 1 After cleansing, refine skin texture with toner and apply the mask sheet evenly to fit your face. STEP 2 After about 10–20 minutes, remove the mask sheet and gently massage the remaining essence all over the face in circular motions. STEP 3 Gently press with your palms to promote fast absorption.
Caution
01 As this product contains spicules, a tingling sensation may occur, and the intensity may vary depending on individual skin sensitivity. 02 For sensitive skin or skin sensitive to pain, patch testing a small amount on a localized area before full use is recommended. 03 After dermatological procedures, peeling products, or high-potency treatments, the skin is sensitized—please use after the skin has fully recovered. 04 Using with beauty devices may cause skin irritation, so using alongside devices is not recommended. 05 Be careful not to get it into the eyes, and avoid the delicate eye area during application. 06 Avoid wounded or damaged skin areas and lips. 07 Discontinue use if severe stinging, redness, or other signs of irritation occur.
What's inside
Ingredients List
11 trigger at least one check · 29 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C2
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Retinal
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Dark Spots3
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Antioxidant6
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Astaxanthin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
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 →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →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 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →
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