K-SECRET - SEOUL 1988 Retinal Glow Eye Patch : RETI-NAD + Turmeric

KSECRET – SEOUL 1988 Retinal Glow Eye Patch : RETI-NAD + Turmeric is an intensive hydrogel eye patch designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, loss of firmness, dark circles, uneven-looking tone and dehydration around the delicate eye area. The formula combines liposomal Retinal with NAD, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Turmeric Root Water, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 for targeted firming, brightening and moisture care. The flexible hydrogel gradually becomes more transparent during wear and can also be placed on nasolabial folds, the forehead, glabellar lines or the neck.

Benefits:

• Targets visible eye-area wrinkles: Retinal, Adenosine and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 support smoother-looking skin and fine-line care.
• Supports firmer-looking skin: Retinal and NAD complement elasticity-focused care around areas prone to visible loss of firmness.
• Helps brighten dark-looking under-eyes: Niacinamide, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Turmeric Root Water support a more radiant, even-looking eye area.
• Supports dark-spot care: Niacinamide and Retinal help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation with consistent use.
• Provides intensive hydration: Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate and Beta-Glucan help replenish moisture.
• Supports the moisture barrier: Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin and plant sterols help reduce moisture loss.
• Helps create a plumper appearance: Hydration and Hydrolyzed Collagen help soften dehydration lines and improve surface smoothness.
• Soothes stressed-looking skin: Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica and Beta-Glucan provide additional comfort.
• Contains Galactomyces Ferment: Supports hydration, conditioning and a brighter-looking complexion.
• Multi-area treatment: Can be used around the eyes and on other wrinkle-prone areas such as smile lines, forehead and neck.
• Clinically tested: Supplied testing reported improvements in wrinkle appearance, pigmentation-related concerns and radiance.
• No listed Fragrance: The supplied INCI contains no Fragrance, Parfum or clearly identified aromatic essential oils.

Skin Types: Normal • Dry • Combination • Oily • Dehydrated • Mature skin • Sensitive skin introduced cautiously • Retinoid-experienced skin

Skin Concerns: Fine lines • Eye wrinkles • Loss of firmness • Dark circles • Uneven-looking tone • Dark spots • Dehydration • Dullness • Loss of radiance

Clinical Results:

• 4.9% improvement in eye-area wrinkle appearance after 4 weeks according to the supplied clinical study.
• 14% improvement in smile-line appearance after 4 weeks.
• 13.4% improvement in frown-line appearance after 4 weeks.
• 22.2% reduction in the measured number of pigmentation spots around the eye area after 4 weeks.
• 21.4% reduction in the measured area of pigmentation spots around the eye area after 4 weeks.
• 21.99% improvement in eye-area radiance immediately after use.
• The efficacy study involved 31 subjects and was conducted by Human Skin Clinical Trial Center Co., Ltd. from July 8, 2026 to August 7, 2026.
• A separate 24-hour patch test conducted by the Korea Dermatology Research Institute on 30 subjects from May 26 to May 29, 2026 assessed the product as non-irritating.
• Individual results may vary.

How to Use:

1. Use preferably in the evening because the patches contain Retinal.
2. After cleansing and toning, remove a pair of patches with clean hands or the included tool if provided.
3. Apply beneath the eyes or to another targeted area, avoiding direct contact with the eyes and lash line.
4. Gently press the patches with your fingertips to improve adhesion.
5. Leave on for approximately 20–30 minutes.
6. Remove the patches and gently pat the remaining essence into the skin.
7. The patches may also be used on nasolabial folds, forehead lines, glabellar lines or the neck.
8. If you are new to Retinal, begin with occasional use and increase frequency only if the skin remains comfortable.
9. Avoid layering another Retinol, Retinal or prescription retinoid directly on the same area in the same routine.
10. If your skin is sensitive, use strong AHA, BHA or peeling treatments on separate days.
11. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.
12. Avoid retinoid-containing skincare during pregnancy. If breastfeeding, discuss retinoid use with your doctor.

Key Ingredients:

• Retinal: A Vitamin A derivative that supports smoother-looking texture, firmer-looking skin and improvement in the appearance of fine lines.
• RETI-NAD™: According to the supplied product information, the formula features 10,000 ppm of the proprietary RETI-NAD™ complex combining Retinal Liposome, NAD and Galactomyces-focused care.
• Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide: NAD provides skin-conditioning support within the formula’s elasticity-focused system.
• Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate: Helps support hydration, conditioning and a brighter-looking complexion.
• Niacinamide: Helps improve dullness and uneven-looking tone while supporting the skin barrier.
• Turmeric Root Water: Provides antioxidant and soothing skin-conditioning support.
• Adenosine: Supports smoother-looking skin and fine-line care.
• Hydrolyzed Collagen: Helps hydrate and condition the skin surface for a smoother, temporarily plumper appearance.
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: A cosmetic peptide that complements smoothing and elasticity-focused care.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: Helps attract and retain moisture at the skin surface.
• Ceramide NP: Helps support the skin’s moisture barrier.
• Centella Asiatica, Allantoin & Beta-Glucan: Provide additional soothing and moisture-supporting care.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus, 1,2-Hexanediol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Algin, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Glucomannan, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Water, Trehalose, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Retinal, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Beta- Glucan, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine

FAQ:

Q: What does KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Retinal Glow Eye Patch do?
A: It provides targeted care for fine lines, loss of firmness, dehydration, dark-looking under-eyes and uneven-looking tone.

Q: How many patches are included?
A: The container includes 60 patches, equivalent to 30 pairs, with a total net weight of 90g.

Q: How long should I leave the patches on?
A: Approximately 20–30 minutes is recommended for regular use.

Q: Why do the hydrogel patches become transparent?
A: The hydrogel gradually becomes thinner and clearer during wear as its moisture-rich matrix changes in contact with the skin.

Q: Do I need to rinse after removing them?
A: No. Gently pat the remaining essence into the skin.

Q: Does it contain Retinal?
A: Yes. Retinal is clearly listed in the supplied INCI.

Q: What is the difference between Retinal and Retinol?
A: Both are Vitamin A derivatives, but Retinal requires fewer conversion steps before becoming retinoic acid in the skin.

Q: Can the patches help eye wrinkles?
A: Yes. According to the supplied clinical study, eye-area wrinkle appearance improved by 4.9% after four weeks.

Q: Can I use them on smile lines?
A: Yes. The patches can be placed over nasolabial folds, and the supplied clinical testing reported a 14% improvement in smile-line appearance after four weeks.

Q: Can I use them between my eyebrows?
A: Yes. They can be applied to the glabellar area, where the supplied testing reported a 13.4% improvement in frown-line appearance after four weeks.

Q: Can I use them on my forehead or neck?
A: Yes. Their flexible hydrogel format allows targeted use on other areas concerned with fine lines or dryness.

Q: Can they help dark circles?
A: Niacinamide, Galactomyces and Turmeric Root Water support brighter-looking tone, and the supplied clinical study also evaluated improvement in dark-circle pigmentation. Dark circles can have multiple causes, so results vary.

Q: Can they help dark spots around the eyes?
A: Yes. The supplied testing reported improvements in measured pigmentation-related spots around the eye area after four weeks.

Q: Can they treat melasma?
A: No. The patches can improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation, but melasma is a complex condition and should not be considered medically treated by a cosmetic eye patch.

Q: What is RETI-NAD™?
A: It is the manufacturer’s proprietary complex combining Retinal Liposome, NAD and Galactomyces-focused care for elasticity and radiance.

Q: How much RETI-NAD™ is included?
A: According to the supplied product information, the complex is used at 10,000 ppm, equivalent to 1% of the finished formula. This does not mean the product contains 1% pure Retinal.

Q: Does it contain NAD?
A: Yes. Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is clearly listed.

Q: Does it contain Galactomyces?
A: Yes. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is the eighth ingredient in the supplied INCI.

Q: Does it contain Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide is the fifth ingredient and supports brighter, more even-looking skin.

Q: Does it contain Turmeric?
A: Yes. Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Water is clearly listed.

Q: Does it contain Collagen?
A: Yes. Hydrolyzed Collagen is present.

Q: Can the Collagen replace natural collagen beneath the skin?
A: No. Topical Hydrolyzed Collagen mainly hydrates and conditions the surface, helping the eye area appear smoother and temporarily plumper.

Q: Does it contain Hyaluronic Acid?
A: Yes. Sodium Hyaluronate is included for moisture-binding support.

Q: Does it contain Ceramides?
A: Yes. Ceramide NP helps support the moisture barrier.

Q: Does it contain peptides?
A: Yes. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is clearly listed.

Q: Is Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 the same as Botox?
A: No. It is a cosmetic peptide and should not be compared with injectable botulinum toxin treatments.

Q: Is it suitable for dry under-eyes?
A: Yes. Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP and Beta-Glucan provide substantial hydration support.

Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: A low-irritation patch test was completed, but Retinal is still present. Sensitive users should introduce the patches gradually and avoid placing them too close to the eyes.

Q: Can I use the patches every day?
A: They may be used regularly if well tolerated, but daily use is not essential. Retinal beginners may prefer starting a few times per week.

Q: Can I use them in the morning?
A: Yes, but evening use is preferable because Retinal is present. If used during the day, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen afterward.

Q: Can I sleep with them on?
A: The supplied product information permits overnight use, but 20–30 minutes is the recommended everyday application time. Retinal beginners and sensitive skin should avoid starting with overnight wear.

Q: Can I use another Retinol or Retinal eye cream with them?
A: It is generally better not to layer another retinoid directly on the same area in the same routine.

Q: Can I use them with Vitamin C?
A: Yes. Sensitive skin may prefer Vitamin C in the morning and these Retinal patches in the evening.

Q: Can I use them with AHA or BHA products?
A: Strong exfoliating acids and these Retinal patches are best used on separate days if your skin is sensitive.

Q: Can I use them during pregnancy?
A: No. Because the patches contain Retinal, they are best avoided during pregnancy.

Q: Can I use them while breastfeeding?
A: Discuss retinoid-containing skincare with your doctor while breastfeeding.

Q: Does the formula contain fragrance?
A: No Fragrance or Parfum is listed in the supplied INCI.

Q: Does it contain essential oils?
A: No clearly identified aromatic essential oils are listed.

Q: Where can I buy KSECRET eye patches in Cyprus?
A: You can find KSECRET – SEOUL 1988 Retinal Glow Eye Patch : RETI-NAD + Turmeric at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of KSECRET and Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.