KSECRET Seoul 1988 Cream Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice 50ml

Retinal is the ingredient people graduate to when they want more than retinol offers, and this is a gentle way into it. The KSECRET SEOUL 1988 cream pairs liposome-delivered retinal with fermented rice, making it a considered choice for a mature-looking skin routine that wants a smoother, more even-looking finish.

Alongside the retinal, the formula carries niacinamide, bakuchiol, three peptides, and vitamin C and E, plus a set of ferments. The liposome delivery is the point: it is designed to release the retinal gradually rather than all at once, which is why the brand positions it as a lower-irritation option. The texture is creamy and absorbs quickly without stickiness.

It suits mature-looking skin and anyone building a routine around texture and tone. Because it contains retinal, start slowly, use it at night, and wear sunscreen every morning. It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.

Features:

• Contains retinal (retinaldehyde) delivered in a liposome system.

• Rice ferment sits alongside the retinal in the formula.

• Niacinamide supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

• Bakuchiol and three peptides round out the formula.

• A creamy texture that absorbs quickly with no sticky finish.

• Designed as a gentler introduction to retinal.

Concerns:

• The look of fine lines and uneven texture.

• Dull-looking skin and uneven-looking tone.

• Mature-looking skin wanting a focused evening step.

Suitable For:

• Mature-looking skin routines.

• Anyone ready to introduce a retinal step.

• Evening use, with sunscreen the following morning.

Made In:

• South Korea

• Supports a smoother-looking, more even-looking complexion over time.

• The liposome delivery is designed to be gentler than standard retinal.

• Niacinamide helps skin look brighter and more even.

• Fermented rice and ferments help skin feel comfortable.

• Absorbs quickly with a non-greasy, comfortable finish.

• One focused evening step rather than a complicated routine.

1. Cleanse and tone your skin in the evening.

2. Apply a pea-sized amount and gently massage it in until absorbed.

3. Start slowly, two or three nights a week, and build up only if your skin stays comfortable.

4. Do not use it alongside strong AHA, BHA or vitamin C products in the same routine, as this can cause irritation.

5. Wear sunscreen every morning, as retinal can make skin more sensitive to sunlight.

6. Patch test on your inner arm first, stop using it if irritation develops, and avoid it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless a doctor advises otherwise.

Key Ingredients: 

Retinal (Retinaldehyde), 100 ppm: A vitamin A derivative, delivered here in a liposome system. Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B3 that supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment (1,000 ppm): The fermented rice ingredient named in the product title. Bakuchiol: A plant-derived ingredient often used in smoother-looking skin routines. Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate: A fermented botanical that helps skin feel comfortable.

Ingredient Claims:

• Fragrance-free.

Full Ingredients List: 

Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment (1,000 ppm), Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal (100 ppm), Silica, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

KSECRET is a Korean skincare brand whose SEOUL 1988 line is built around retinal delivered in liposome systems, paired with Korean fermentation traditions. The brand focuses on vitamin A formulas designed to be gentler on the skin than conventional retinoids, alongside ferments such as rice, soybean and ginseng. KSECRET appeals to shoppers who want a considered, ingredient-led approach to a mature-looking skin routine. You can shop KSECRET along with other authentic Korean beauty favourites here at C&C Canada, your Canadian destination for genuine Asian beauty and lifestyle products.

• KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Cream: Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice

• 50 mL

• 1 jar