Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream Versus RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Updated on April 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream 59 ingredients
RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream 59 ingredients
RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Baumii Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
CI 77480
Cosmetic ColorantPanax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate-13
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77489
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Water, Velvet Extract, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Panthenol, Phellinus Baumii Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate, Sorbitan Olivate, CI 77480, Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Beeswax, Polyacrylate-13, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyisobutene, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77015, CI 77891, CI 77489, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactose
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
HumectantRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Dihydroxy Methylchromone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Lactose, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, Retinol, Dihydroxy Methylchromone, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propyl Gallate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It 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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetatePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Disodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
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Missha MISA Geum Sul Giyoun Eye Cream 59 ingredients
RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream 30 ingredients
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RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream 30 ingredients
My skin got small red bumps using this. I have combo/ dry/ sensitive skin. I definitely don’t think I can use retinol or retinal I also got red bumps from using the eye cream of beauty of Josen.
Great eye cream, have had no issues using it, unsure if the retinol is strong enough to actually make a difference but the cream is nice and hydrating regardless
