[ K-SECRET ] SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean 30ml

RECOMMENDED FOR: All skin types, skin dealing with fine lines, dark circles, and reduced elasticity around the eyes, and skin sensitive to retinol

PERFECT FOR: When fine lines, dark circles, and reduced elasticity around the eyes are on your mind, and you want a gentle eye cream usable even with retinol sensitivity

AM: Nighttime use is recommended.

PM: Evening (nighttime) use recommended: after toner, take a pea-size amount and pat gently into the orbital bone area around the eyes to absorb (can also be used on frown lines, smile lines, and neck wrinkles; SPF 30+ sunscreen is essential for daytime use).

A silky cream that absorbs moist and smooth with no stickiness or oiliness, with no pilling before makeup. Free from synthetic fragrance.

Retinal Liposome 4%, Fermented Bean Extract, Bakuchiol, Vitamin C & Tocopherol (Vitamin E), 3-Peptide Complex (sh-Oligopeptide-1, 2, sh-Polypeptide-1)

- Retinal Liposome 4%: works up to 11 times faster than regular retinol to promote collagen synthesis, easing fine lines and sagging around the eyes while minimising irritation
- Fermented Bean Extract: strengthens the skin barrier, eases dark circles, and delivers deep hydration
- Bakuchiol & 3-Peptide Complex: form an elasticity synergy with retinal to improve crow's-feet wrinkles, while vitamin C & E support antioxidant protection and eye-area brightening

Dual-Certified, a Retinal Liposome 4% Eye-Area Eye Cream

K-SECRET's SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream. A 4% retinal liposome works up to 11 times faster than regular retinol to promote collagen synthesis, easing fine lines and sagging around the eyes while minimising irritation. Fermented bean extract eases dark circles, while bakuchiol and a 3-peptide complex form an elasticity synergy to improve crow's-feet wrinkles. Meets Korea's MFDS dual-functional cosmetic manufacturing standards for whitening and wrinkle improvement.

An eye cream that's a bestseller on K-SECRET's official store and holds a BEST item badge on Olive Young Global.

PICK NO.3 RATING
WRINKLE: 5/5
BRIGHTENING: 5/5
SENSITIVITY: 4/5

WHY WE PICKED IT: Genuine MFDS dual whitening/wrinkle-improvement certification, combined with a genuinely verified 4.8 rating on Olive Young Global, made this an easy pick.

CLINICAL RESULTS: Meets Korea's MFDS dual-functional cosmetic manufacturing standards for whitening and wrinkle improvement, low-irritant testing completed label.

SAFETY NOTES: A patch test is recommended, and consulting a doctor before use is recommended if pregnant or breastfeeding given the vitamin A derivative content. Avoid simultaneous use with strong acidic exfoliants like AHA/BHA.

GLOBAL SALES: A bestseller on K-SECRET's official store, holding a 4.8-rated BEST item badge on Olive Young Global (cumulative sales figures not disclosed).

AWARDS: Not disclosed.

PICKER'S COMMENT: "Many reviewers report fast absorption with no pilling before makeup, and gentle relief of dark circles and fine lines under the eyes with no irritation."

USAGE DURATION: Not disclosed (no period stated by the brand; typically 3-4 weeks for the 10ml mini; full-size is 30ml).

Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Lactobacillus/Red Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Yeast/Job Tears Seed Ferment Filtrate, Yeast/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bakuchiol, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1 (10ml (Mini/Sample, full-size: 30ml))

Q. Is the Olive Young Global rating really 4.8?
A. Yes, it holds a 4.8-rated BEST item badge on Olive Young Global.

Q. Is it certified for whitening and wrinkle improvement?
A. Yes, it meets Korea's MFDS dual-functional cosmetic manufacturing standards for whitening and wrinkle improvement.

Q. Can I use it if sensitive to retinol?
A. Yes, liposome encapsulation technology minimises irritation, making it usable for skin sensitive to retinol.

Q. Can I use it during pregnancy?
A. Given the vitamin A derivative content, consulting a doctor before use is recommended if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q. Who is this best for?
A. All skin types, fine lines, dark circles, reduced elasticity around the eyes, retinol-sensitive skin

Q. Is there anyone who should skip this one?
A. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use given the vitamin A derivative content.