SEOUL 1988 Serum : Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng

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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

• 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

• 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.

  Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Tocopherol

• Barrier Repair13

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Bakuchiol, Betaine, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, 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

• Smoothing8

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, 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-Pollution7

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

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

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne1

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Stearate

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin2

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

• May Worsen Irritation1

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Tocopherol

Dupes

• K-Secret Seoul 1988 Advanced Shot: Retinal Liposome 12% + Black Rice78% match
• Medicube Retinol NMN Boosting Serum70% match
• Arencia Retinal Booster Shot70% match
• K-Secret Seoul 1988 Glow Serum: Niacinamide 15% + Yuja69% match
• Medicube Deep Reviving Bakuchiol Retinol Serum69% match
• Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum68% match