Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal

Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal pairs 10% ginseng root extract with 2% liposome-stabilised retinal — a vitamin A derivative — in a serum Beauty of Joseon developed specifically with eye-area wrinkles in mind. The 2% figure refers to the retinal liposome; the active retinal content is 0.02%.

The engineering problem the brand set out to solve was keeping retinal stable while keeping irritation low, which is why the liposome delivery matters here.

Product type	Retinal eye serum (usable face-wide)
Targets	Wrinkles around the eyes
Key ingredients	Ginseng root extract 10% · retinal liposome 2% (0.02% active retinal)
Also contains	Glycerin · niacinamide · cholesterol · natural lipids and oils
Routine slot	After toner — 1 to 2 pumps

What it actually does

• Addresses wrinkles at the root cause the brand describes. Beauty of Joseon explains that losing the protein giving the dermal layer its elasticity means less collagen and hyaluronic acid, which shows up as wrinkles — the serum was developed to soften that.
• Uses ginseng as the base, not an afterthought. The brand chose ginseng from the start, citing multiple studies behind its wrinkle-reducing effect, which it attributes to the herb's generous saponin content.
• Supplies moisture that holds. Per Beauty of Joseon, ginseng's saponins get water into the skin quickly and keep it there deep down for a long stretch.
• Delivers retinal rather than retinol. The brand's reasoning: eaten vitamin A converts retinol to retinal to retinoic acid, and since retinal is one step closer to retinoic acid, it works faster and more effectively on skin than retinol does.
• Stabilises the retinal to limit irritation. The retinal is broken into smaller elements, enclosed in liposomes, and combined with natural lipids and oils — the brand's way of balancing stability against sensitivity.
• Rounds the formula out. Glycerin, niacinamide and cholesterol are blended in to make the product more effective, according to the brand.

Ingredient percentages, mechanisms and research references above are as stated by Beauty of Joseon. Individual results vary.

How to use

1. Even out texture with toner first. The brand specifies toner before this step.
2. Dispense 1 to 2 pumps.
3. Apply around the eyes — or across the whole face. Beauty of Joseon permits both.
4. Start slowly. With any vitamin A derivative, a few nights a week before moving to nightly use is the sensible path, and sunscreen the next morning is non-negotiable.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How much retinal is actually in it?

The formula contains 2% retinal liposome, which works out to 0.02% active retinal. That is a deliberately conservative level for the eye area.

Why retinal instead of retinol?

Vitamin A converts through retinol, then retinal, then retinoic acid. Retinal is already one step along, so per the brand it converts directly and acts faster and more effectively than retinol, which still has a conversion step to go.

Can I use it on my whole face?

Yes. The brand's own directions offer the eye area or the full face after 1 to 2 pumps.

What is a retinal liposome?

The retinal is split into smaller elements and wrapped in liposomes, with natural lipids and oils added. The brand's goal was to hold the ingredient stable while keeping irritation to a minimum.

How long does shipping take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Working days exclude weekends and public holidays.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. Cash on delivery is not offered.

What if the pump is faulty?

Contact us within 1 day of delivery with a photo. Defective, damaged or expired items are the only returns we accept, and verified refunds reach your original payment method within 15 to 30 days.