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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face versus Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Eye Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Eye Moisturizer

Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (4)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (10)

Benefits

Hydrating (10)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (7)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (7)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Oryza Sativa ExtractWaterGlycerinMethylpropanediolBifida Ferment LysateDimethiconeSnail Secretion FiltrateCyclopentasiloxaneNiacinamideButyrospermum Parkii ButterButylene GlycolDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractHydrogenated PolydeceneTremella Fuciformis ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractRose ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractCollagen Extract Pseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractAnastatica Hierochuntica ExtractPhaseolus Lunatus Seed ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractLepidium Meyenii Root ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractHydrogenated LecithinSodium HyaluronateOenothera Biennis OilBorago Officinalis Seed OilCentaurea Cyanus Flower WaterPolysorbate 60PhytosterolsCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivatePolyacrylate-13HydroxyacetophenonePolyglyceryl-2 StearateAlcoholPolysorbate 20PolyisobuteneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateStearyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolTranexamic AcidSodium PolyacrylatePalmitic AcidEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetatePolyquaternium-51Glycosyl TrehaloseXanthan GumDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateRaffinoseBiosaccharide Gum-1AdenosineLecithinDisodium EDTAPanthenolDipropylene GlycolCeramide NPSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateFolic AcidSodium Palmitoyl ProlineCholesterolCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseAcetic AcidTriethylhexanoinAcrylates CopolymerLactic AcidAlcohol Denat.RutinSodium Lauroyl LactylatePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Hydrolyzed Lupine ProteinHelichrysum Italicum Flower WaterCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSorbitan LaurateCetearyl AlcoholPhospholipidsHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineTromethamineCopper Tripeptide-1Magnesium PCASodium LactateIsostearyl IsostearatePhytosphingosineLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImideGlycineGlucosamine HclGlutamic AcidGlutamineDisodium PhosphateLysineLeucineMagnesium CitrateMaltodextrinMethionineValineSerineSucroseCysteineCitrullineSea SaltAsparagineAspartic AcidAlanineArginineAmmoniaOrnithineUreaUric AcidIsoleucineCalcium ChlorideTaurineTyrosineThreonineTryptophanPhenylalanineFormic AcidPotassium HydroxideProlineHistidineCeramide NgInulin Lauryl CarbamateCaprylyl GlycolTocopheryl LinoleateHydroxydecyl UbiquinoneHydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterCeramide APVp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol EsterSaccharide HydrolysatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinHydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl MethylsilanediolCarbomerAscorbic Acid PolypeptidePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Potassium Cetyl PhosphateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Hydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansAcetyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Ceramide EOPPotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 3.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 9.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 11.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 29.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 15.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 30.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 36.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 37.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 46.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 18.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 48.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 7.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 52.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 61.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 63.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 36.

13
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 65.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 66.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

Learn more about Cholesterol

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 70.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a signal peptide. This means it tells our skin to create collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 can help reduce wrinkles and make the skin look more youthful.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 80.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 85.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Learn more about Tromethamine

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 88.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 147.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Emulsifying

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.

Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face contains this as ingredient number 150.

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal contains this as ingredient number 32.

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42% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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AHC Beauty The Real Eye Cream for Face 153 ingredients

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Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal 37 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (3) Great Value (3) Hydrating (2) Light (2) Works Well (2) Light Scent (1)
Oliviarc's avatar

Oliviarc

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

The ONLY products that has faded my dark circles, consistent use is the key and my eye area is looking the best it has in years (and I'm only 18)

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HarrietandValentine

1 month ago · Normal Skin
Review

Just a great value for such a solid product. Retinal is so much more effective than retinol so I'm glad this is the star ingredient. It feels...

Just a great value for such a solid product. Retinal is so much more effective than retinol so I'm glad this is the star ingredient. It feels really gentle around my eyes and for the price, I can easily use it on my entire face, neck, and chest as well.

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