When I haven’t gotten the recommended number of hours of sleep and have spent an excessive amount of time scrolling through Reels, I frequently notice dark undereyes that are tired and dark. When I catch my panda eyes staring back at me in the mirror, I vow to take better care of my skin and sleep at a more reasonable time, but somehow I always drop the ball the next night.
This is where my eye cream steps in to save the day. While sleep, genetics, and other factors can affect how your undereyes look, an eye cream can dramatically reduce puffiness, dullness, and dark circles in a pinch. The KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Eye Cream: Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean keeps coming back to me as I browse the shelves of our Stylevana eye cream selection. This eye cream promises ‘intensive eye zone care’ and is made with a plethora of supercharged ingredients to tackle wrinkles, pigmentation and dryness. Is it worth your attention, money, and time? All comes out of your Stylevana editor.
You can tell that this product has fermented bean extract and 4% retinal liposome from its name. The former is a form of Vitamin A of which is encapsulated to increase its stability, protect from deterioration and enhance its penetration into the skin. Retinal Liposome works up to 11 times faster than Retinol to boost collagen production in the skin, treating everything from fine lines and wrinkles to sagging skin and evening out skin tone. On the other hand, the fermented bean provides a lot of moisture, protects the skin from free radicals, and improves the barrier between the skin and the food to keep all that good stuff in the skin. Bakuchiol, Vitamin C, and Peptide—all beneficial ingredients that help support skin elasticity and plump up the eye area to prevent a hollow appearance—double this eye cream’s anti-aging effect. The formulation is reef-safe and free of alcohol, fragrance, harmful allergens, and artificial colors.
Finish and texture: This formula is described as silky and smooth by KSECRET, and I will have to agree wholeheartedly. They really hit the sweet spot for a cream formula: it’s nourishing without being heavy on the skin, absorbs quickly, and leaves it feeling moisturized but not weighed down. When you squeeze it out, the cream is a bright yellow, but once it is fully absorbed into the skin and blended, it turns transparent. Packaging: The product is dispensed from a narrow tip that makes it easy to control how much you’re squeezing out. This is especially useful for eye cream because you only need a rice grain-sized amount for both eyes, which is just the right amount. In addition, the compact bottle can be carried in a travel bag as well as on your skincare shelf. Retinal is rendered ineffective by sunlight, so if you use this eye cream in the morning, you should follow up with enough sunscreen or apply it only in the evening. Even though Vitamin A is beneficial and its encapsulation reduces sensitivity, some skin types may find it irritating. Retinal beginners should gradually incorporate this product into their daily routines by beginning with alternate day applications to build up resistance against potential irritation. Sensitive complexions will want to perform a patch test to determine if it is a suitable product for their skin. The Editor’s Opinion: If you don’t get any negative feedback about using Vitamin A, get this eye cream right away because it’s a lifesaver. Not only does it deliver an immediate visible improvement to undereye dryness and fine lines, but over time it helps to smooth out deeper set creases and texture, as well as enhance the brightness of my skin. It works well for all skin types, but it works best on mature and aging skin. When I use this the night before, I notice that my skin looks more awake and alert in the morning.
