What's Inside Revive Eye Serum
Dive deep into Revive Eye Serum will give you a better understanding of how to treat aging skin.
Fine lines and puffy eye bags are two of the most common skin concerns that distress people of all generations. Staying hydrated can prevent early skin aging, but using retinoids may also help defend against visible signs of early aging. We encourage our Beauties to explore the world of retinoids for a slow-aging approach. Diving deep into both retinoids and Revive Eye Serum will give you a better understanding of how to treat aging skin.
Table of Contents
1. What are retinoids?
2. What's the difference between retinol and retinal?
3. Why is Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal effective?
What are retinoids?
Retinoids, a form of vitamin A, are scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles when used regularly. The use of retinoids in skincare has a longer history than you might think. While they became popular for soothing the skin in the 1970s, researchers noticed that retinoids did more than just fighting various skin concerns. Products containing retinoids also work effectively to fade dark spots and help promote skin's natural turnover faster. This led to exploring and incorporating retinol and retinal—both of which belong to the retinoid family—for refining skin texture in cosmetic and over-the-counter products.
What's the difference between retinol and retinal?
Nowadays, retinoids may help alleviating puffy eye bags and dark circles when used around eye areas. There are myriad retinol and retinal-adjacent products out there in the market right now for resolving various skin concerns, but people sometimes feel lost when trying to understand the difference between retinol and retinal.
Plainly stated, retinol is a vitamin A derivative in alcohol form that needs to be transformed into retinal and then retinoic acid to be effective on the skin. Retinol itself is the second step in the conversion process for vitamin A to become effective on the skin. Long story short, retinol needs two three conversion steps in order to be transformed into retinoic acid.
On the other hand, retinal in aldehyde form, also known as retinaldehyde, is known for regulating the biological clock. When retinal is applied to the skin, it is expected to be more active in delivering its effects to the skin because retinal only needs one conversion step to deliver its benefits on the skin. Retinol and retinal both work as an all-around solution for skin concerns, especially when improving skin tone and blemishes, but retinal is relatively more powerful and gentler compared to retinol.
Why is Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal effective?
There is no right or wrong answer when choosing between retinol and retinal, but choosing retinal-containing products may reduce irritation such as peeling or burning caused by retinoids. Our Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal, which also contains retinal, is clinically proven to improve wrinkles by 8.65% in two weeks* for all skin types**. It penetrates deep into the skin with skin-soothing ingredients such as ginseng extract, macadamia seed oil ,and niacinamide. Additionally, the highly-sensitive retinal is enclosed in a special carrier called a liposome. This innovative technology protects the retinal within the serum, ensuring its stability. Just like the green liposome diagram above illustrates, liposomes safely deliver retinal deep into the skin by enclosing it in the middle of hydrogenated lecithine, maximizing the power of the retinal.
Packed with anti-aging power, Revive Eye Serum combines the skin-refining prowess of retinal with the soothing and restorative benefits of ginseng extract. Koreans have valued ginseng's ability to combat skin concerns and boost energy for centuries, dating back even before the Joseon Dynasty. This powerful duo is no coincidence; the synergy of retinal and ginseng works together to deliver visible improvements while calming the skin. Retinal and ginseng extracts that has penetrated deeply keeps the skin firm and smooth for a long time, resulting in enhancing skin texture and the possibility of improving fine lines and skin elasticity.
*According to a study conducted by Korea Dermatology Research Institute on 21 subjects over two weeks.
**According to a Sensitive Skin 24hr Patch Test conducted by Korea Dermatology Research Institute on 33 subjects.
Revive Eye Serum is a versatile product that can be used as both an eye cream and a face cream. Its light, cream-like serum texture makes it comfortable for application on the entire face. While it primarily functions as a serum, you can skip moisturizer if you have oily skin or prefer a minimal skincare routine. For those concerned with fine lines and dehydration, we recommend applying it to the whole face, including the forehead, neck, and cheeks, to maximize results. In tests conducted at the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences, four weeks of use reduced eye wrinkle appearance by 16.02%, neck wrinkle appearance by 11.43%, and improved skin moisturization by 118.26%.
Lastly, Revive Eye Serum is packaged in an airless pump container to help preserve the potency of its key ingredients. This packaging helps protect the retinal from light and air exposure, ensuring the formula remains effective with each use. Unlike other premium hydration and firming products, Revive Eye Serum offers skin-smoothing benefits in an accessible and easy-to-use format.
In conclusion, for those looking to support a hydrated and firmer-looking complexion, a retinal-infused product like Revive Eye Serum can be a beneficial addition to any skincare regimen. When introducing any new product, especially one containing retinoids, it is recommended to perform a patch test and gradually incorporate it into your routine. This formula combines the wisdom of traditional Hanbang ingredients with modern skincare science, offering a lightweight and nourishing texture for a revitalized and balanced complexion.
