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Beauty of Joseon

Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + Retinol

Moisturizer

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7 of 40 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
Pregnancy caution
Retinol
Potential irritant
Retinol
Strong active
Retinol

Key ingredientsSqualane, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Retinol, Licorice Root

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  3. 32,3-Butanediol
  4. 4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  5. 5Isononyl Isononanoate
  6. 6Hydroxyethyl Urea
  7. 7Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  8. 81,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  9. 9Dipropylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  10. 10Polyglyceryl-2 StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  11. 11Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  12. 12Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  13. 13Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  14. 14Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  15. 15Hydroxyacetophenone
  16. 16Stearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  17. 17Squalane

    Lightweight, skin-identical oil that softens without feeling greasy.

  18. 18Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  19. 19Jojoba Esters
  20. 20Camellia Japonica Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  21. 21Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  22. 22Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  23. 23Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  24. 24Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  25. 25Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  26. 26Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  27. 27Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  28. 28Ceramide NP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  29. 29Sodium Phytate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  30. 30Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  31. 31Phytosphingosine

    Ceramide building block with calming properties.

  32. 32RetinolStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    Gold-standard vitamin A. Speeds cell turnover for smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin. Start slow.

  33. 33Tridecane
  34. 34Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  35. 35Panax Ginseng Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  36. 36Coptis Japonica Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  37. 37Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  38. 38Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Calms redness and gently brightens uneven tone.

  39. 39Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  40. 40Glycolipids