Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal Versus COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil

Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal Versus COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal versus COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil. This anti-aging eye moisturizer is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. This anti-aging oil is formulated around Retinol and Squalane to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. Water Panax Ginseng Root Extract Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 1,2-Hexanediol Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Niacinamide Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Cetearyl Alcohol Sorbitan Olivate Cetearyl Olivate Butylene Glycol Hydrogenated Lecithin Tromethamine Carbomer Glyceryl Stearate Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Adenosine Theobroma Cacao Extract Dextrin Cholesterol Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Retinal Brassica Campestris Sterols Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Silica Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Ceramide NP Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Adenosine, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Retinal, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin Squalane Glycine Soja Oil Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate Retinol BHT Tocotrienols Elaeis Guineensis Oil Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone Squalane, Glycine Soja Oil, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Retinol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, BHT, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E. You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells. Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes. It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks. This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage. This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there. In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading. Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.