KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Cream: Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice — Efficacy 4.5/5.0, Safety 4.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Cream: Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice

KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Cream: Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice

MoisturizerAnti-aging, wrinkles, brightness, elasticity
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.5 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Impressive liposomal retinal in a synergistic anti-aging cream, but jar packaging dooms stability and true 1% claim is marketing hype for just 0.01% actual retinal. Efficacy score of 4.5 reflects elite actives like liposomal retinal (potent, irritation-minimizing delivery even at low dose), 1.7% niacinamide, stable Vit C derivative, bakuchiol + peptides for collagen synergy, and ferments for barrier support; deducting for jar exposure risking retinal oxidation (no airless pump), unspecified low Vit C/E concentrations, and no pH data (retinal optimal ~5.5); safety high at 4.8 due to fragrance-free, alcohol-free formula with clean silicones and emollients.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Retinal (100 ppm)3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Niacinamide (1.7%)Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment (1000 ppm)Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment FiltrateTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Bakuchiol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
sh-Oligopeptide-1, -2, sh-Polypeptide-1
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