K-SECRET SEOUL 1988 Advanced Shot : Retinal Liposome 12% + Black Rice is an advanced anti-aging treatment cream designed for wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged-looking pores, uneven texture, dullness, and loss of elasticity. Powered by retinal liposome technology, 22,275 spicules, niacinamide, black rice extract, panthenol, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, and barrier-supporting lipids, it helps skin look smoother, firmer, brighter, and more refined with consistent use.

Benefits:

• Advanced wrinkle care: Retinal, adenosine, and spicule technology help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Firming support: Helps support skin elasticity for a firmer, more resilient-looking complexion.
• Pore-refining effect: Spicules and retinal care help smooth rough texture and improve the look of enlarged pores.
• Brightening care: Niacinamide and black rice extract help improve the look of dullness, uneven tone, and dark spots.
• Texture-smoothing care: Helps refine uneven skin texture and promote a smoother-looking surface.
• Barrier comfort: Panthenol, shea butter, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, and moisturizing ingredients help support skin comfort.
• Hydration support: Glycerin, butylene glycol, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate help keep skin moisturized and balanced.
• Advanced at-home renewal: Hydrolyzed sponge spicules help enhance the feel of absorption and support gentle surface renewal.

Skin Types: Mature skin • Normal • Dry • Combination • Skin used to retinal or retinoid products
Skin Concerns: Wrinkles • Fine lines • Loss of elasticity • Enlarged pores • Uneven texture • Dullness • Dark spots • Pigmentation • Rough skin

Formula Notes:

• Contains Retinal Liposome 12% according to the product description.
• Contains 22,275 spicules according to the product description.
• Contains retinal, niacinamide, black rice extract, panthenol, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, and antioxidant tocopherol.
• Designed for advanced users or skin already familiar with retinal skincare.
• May cause a light tingling sensation due to the spicules.
• Best introduced slowly to reduce the risk of irritation.

How to Use:

1. Use at night only.
2. Before first use, patch test on the arm to check skin tolerance.
3. After cleansing and toner, apply a pea-sized amount to bare skin or targeted areas of concern.
4. Gently press into the skin. Do not rub aggressively.
5. Follow with a soothing moisturizer to support skin comfort.
6. Start 1–2 times per week for the first 1–2 weeks.
7. Increase frequency gradually only if your skin tolerates it well.
8. Use sunscreen every morning while using this product.

Key Ingredients:

• Retinal – A vitamin A derivative that helps improve the appearance of wrinkles, uneven texture, enlarged-looking pores, and loss of firmness.
• Retinal Liposome 12% – A liposome delivery system designed to support retinal stability and absorption for more effective anti-aging care.
• Hydrolyzed Sponge / Spicules – Micro-spicule technology that helps smooth the look of texture and support the delivery feel of active ingredients.
• Niacinamide – Helps brighten dullness, improve uneven tone, and support the skin barrier.
• Oryza Sativa Rice Extract – Black rice extract helps support radiance and antioxidant care.
• Panthenol – Helps soothe, moisturize, and support skin barrier comfort.
• Adenosine – Helps improve the appearance of fine lines and supports smoother-looking skin.
• Sodium Hyaluronate – Helps hydrate and keep skin looking plump and smooth.
• Shea Butter – Helps nourish and soften dry or mature-looking skin.
• Macadamia Seed Oil – Helps condition and comfort the skin.
• Hydrogenated Lecithin & Cholesterol – Help support the skin barrier and moisture retention.
• Allantoin – Helps calm and soften the skin.
• Tocopherol – Vitamin E antioxidant that helps support the skin against visible environmental stress.

Important Cautions:

• This is an advanced retinal product and is best for users already familiar with retinal or retinoid skincare.
• Use at night only and start slowly.
• A light tingling sensation may occur because the formula contains spicules.
• Do not use on broken, irritated, peeling, sunburned, or freshly treated skin.
• Avoid using in the same routine with strong exfoliating acids, peeling products, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide, or other retinoids.
• Retinoid products are generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless approved by your doctor.
• If strong stinging, redness, dryness, peeling, or discomfort occurs, reduce frequency or stop use.
• Daily sunscreen is essential while using retinal skincare.

Ingredients:

Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal, Silica, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl, Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Allantoin, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

FAQ:

Q: What does K-SECRET SEOUL 1988 Advanced Shot : Retinal Liposome 12% + Black Rice help with?
A: It helps with wrinkles, fine lines, loss of elasticity, enlarged-looking pores, uneven texture, dullness, dark spots, and pigmentation.

Q: Is this product suitable for beginners?

A: It is a high-strength retinal formula and is better suited for advanced users. Beginners should start very slowly, 1–2 times per week, and always follow with moisturizer.

Q: Should I use it morning or night?

A: Use it at night only. Retinal products can increase skin sensitivity, so sunscreen is essential every morning.

Q: Does it contain retinal?

A: Yes. The ingredient list includes Retinal, and the product description describes the formula as Retinal Liposome 12%.

Q: Why does it tingle?

A: A light tingling sensation can happen because the formula contains spicules. This may feel like a mild prickling sensation on the skin.

Q: Can sensitive skin use it?

A: Sensitive skin should be careful. Patch test first and start slowly because the formula contains retinal and spicules, which may be too active for very reactive skin.

Q: Does it help with pores?

A: Yes. Retinal and spicules help smooth uneven texture and improve the appearance of enlarged pores with consistent use.

Q: Does it help with dark spots?

A: Yes. Niacinamide, black rice extract, and retinal help improve the look of uneven tone, dullness, and pigmentation over time.

Q: Can I use it with exfoliating acids?

A: It is better not to use it in the same routine with strong AHA, BHA, PHA, peeling products, or scrubs to reduce the risk of irritation.

Q: Can I use it with vitamin C?

A: If your skin is sensitive, use vitamin C in the morning and this retinal product at night, or alternate them on different days.

Q: Can I use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

A: Retinal and retinoid products are generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Q: Do I need sunscreen with this product?

A: Yes. Sunscreen is essential every morning while using retinal skincare.

Q: Popular search term for this product?

A: Frequently searched by shoppers looking for Korean Cosmetics Cyprus and Korean retinal treatments for wrinkles, pores, black rice, spicules, firming, and uneven texture.