Beauty of Joseon
Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + Retinol
Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + Retinol is a moisturiser from Beauty of Joseon. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Squalane. The brand lists 40 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 2,3-Butanediol | ScentMoisture bindingSkin conditioningDissolving ingredients | Adds or changes the product's scent. Attracts and holds water. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hydroxyethyl Urea | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil | Fragrance supportSoftening | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil | Fragrance supportSoftening | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Formula stabilityScentFormula appearanceLipid supportSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Jojoba Esters | Moisture supportSkin conditioningSofteningComfort | Helps support the skin's water content. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | SofteningSkin conditioning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Sodium Phytate | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Phytosphingosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Retinol* | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tridecane | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SofteningSkin protectionToning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Coptis Japonica Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment | Sebum controlMicrobial controlCleansingOdour controlSkin protection | Used to limit sebum production. Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. |
| Glycolipids | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Revive Firming Moisturizer : Ginseng + RetinolChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:28.345073+00:00