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K-Secret Seoul 1988 Serum Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng Versus Ruruberry 6HA Complex

Serum
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Updated on April 01, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Seoul 1988 Serum Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

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Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

Skin Conditioning

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.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

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.

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When to use

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96% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

K-Secret Seoul 1988 Serum Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng 41 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 6 ratings
Absorbs Well (6) Works Well (5) No Scent (4)
corissahughes's avatar

Corissa Hughes

11 months ago
Review

Worked almost right away, by smoothing my skin, giving me smaller pores and improved fine lines. Definitely a staple.

#great value
#absorbs well
#light scent
#works well
destiny19's avatar

destiny19

6 months ago
Review

been struggling a lot with closed comedones and acne. this product has helped reduced that and improves texture pretty fast

#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well

Ruruberry 6HA Complex 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (2)
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352's avatar
Review

Thank you for fixing my skin barrier haha.
The serum is very hydrating and absorbs quickly, the texture is thick but not sticky. I used it with my tretinoin because tretinoin broke my skin barrier and made me dry skin type. So far no outbreaks from it or any other problems yet. The bottle is good quality and the pump press is smooth, easy to get a small quantity out instead of accidentally Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
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lin divina

4 months ago
Review

-malaysian local products
-quite affordable
-small packaging
-last me more than a month
-moisturizing without feeling oily
-non sticky

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well