KSECRET Cosmetics – Korean Premium K-Beauty Brand from Seoul
KSECRET SEOUL 1988 is a Korean premium skincare brand inspired by Seoul's beauty traditions and modern K-beauty innovation. The brand stands out with high-concentration active ingredients – retinal, snail mucin, niacinamide, and collagen – as well as precise liposome technologies ensuring deeper delivery of ingredients into skin layers. KSECRET philosophy: effective, science-based care with a Korean combination of tradition and innovation.
KSECRET Main Product Lines
The collection features a retinal anti-age line, snail mucin moisturizing series, niacinamide brightening products, collagen firmness, eye patches, and cleansing products.
Retinal Line – Anti-Age
- KSECRET 1988 Serum: Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng – an anti-age serum with a 2% retinal liposome complex and black ginseng extract. Liposome technology ensures controlled retinal release and reduces the risk of irritation.
- KSECRET 1988 Cream: Retinal Liposome 1% + Fermented Rice – a firming cream with 1% retinal liposome and fermented rice extract. Suitable for daily anti-age use.
- KSECRET 1988 Eye Cream: Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean – an intensive eye cream with a 4% retinal liposome complex. The highest concentration retinal formula for the eye zone.
Snail Mucin Line – Moisturizing
- KSECRET 1988 Essence: Snail Mucin 97% + Rice – an essence with 97% snail mucin and a rice complex. The exceptionally high mucin concentration intensively moisturizes and stimulates skin renewal.
- KSECRET 1988 Cream: Snail Mucin 93% + Rice – a moisturizing cream with 93% snail mucin and rice extract. Soothing and moisturizing effect for all skin types.
Niacinamide Line – Brightening Effect
- KSECRET 1988 Glow Serum: Niacinamide 15% + Yuja – a brightening serum with 15% niacinamide and yuzu (yuja) citrus extract. Reduces pigmentation, evens skin tone, and provides a glow effect.
- KSECRET 1988 Capsule Cream: Niacinamide 5% + Yuja – a brightening capsule cream with 5% niacinamide and yuja extract for daily use.
Collagen Line – Firmness
- KSECRET 1988 Sleeping Mask: Collagen Complex 7 + Red Bean – a night face mask with a 7-collagen complex and red bean extract for intensive overnight renewal.
- KSECRET 1988 Boosting Ball: Collagen 100% – innovative 100% collagen capsules that dissolve directly on the skin, providing a maximum firmness effect.
- KSECRET 1988 Sun: Collagen Complex 7 + Plum – a sun protection cream with a collagen complex and plum extract.
- KSECRET 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide – a sun protection cream with pine extract and ceramides for skin barrier strengthening.
Eye Patches
- KSECRET 1988 Caffeine Instant Relief Eye Gel Patches – fast-acting caffeine eye patches reducing puffiness and fatigue.
- KSECRET 1988 Advanced Regenerating Eye Gel Patches – regenerating eye patches for intensive rejuvenation of the eye zone.
- KSECRET 1988 Eye Gel Patches Extra Illuminating – brightening eye patches for a glow effect.
Cleansing
- KSECRET 1988 Cleansing Oil: Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics – a cleansing oil with 1% pine cica extract and probiotics, effectively removing makeup and protecting the skin barrier.
- KSECRET 1988 Cleansing Foam: Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics – cleansing foam with pine cica and probiotics for the second cleansing step.
Most Popular KSECRET Ingredients
- Retinal (liposomal) – a more advanced retinol analogue with a liposome delivery system, effectively stimulating skin renewal with lower irritation risk.
- Snail Mucin (97%) – intensively moisturizes, stimulates regeneration, and improves skin texture.
- Niacinamide (15%) – a brightening, pore-minimizing, and pigmentation-correcting ingredient.
- Collagen Complex 7 – a multi-layer collagen complex for a firmness and elasticity effect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does KSECRET retinal differ from retinol?
Retinal (retinaldehyde) is one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol – meaning it works faster and more intensively. KSECRET uses liposome technology that controls retinal release, making the formula more effective and with lower irritation risk than traditional retinol products.
How do I use KSECRET Retinal Serum 2% in a care routine?
Retinal serum is recommended for use in the evening routine – after cleansing and toning, before cream. Beginners are recommended to use 2–3 times per week and monitor skin reaction, gradually increasing frequency to daily use. Combine retinal products with SPF protection in the morning.
Are KSECRET products suitable for sensitive skin?
KSECRET's liposome technology reduces the risk of retinal irritation, but sensitive skin should start with lower concentration products – Retinal Cream 1% or Eye Cream 4% – before moving to Retinal Serum 2%. Snail mucin and niacinamide line products are generally well-tolerated by more sensitive skin.