Ranked by 62 mentions across Reddit · Updated October 2026
The why
Whole-face use makes it an easy retinal starting point for people who find other retinals too irritating.
“Beauty of Joseon’s Ginseng + Retinal Revive Eye serum (I use this on my whole face. Other retinols/retinals have been too strong or irritating for my skin but this has been perfect for me).”
— Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare
One minus
Dryness and flaking can make under-eyes look worse
Good forCombination Skin, Oily Skin
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| Reddit mentions | 14 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Price | from $11 | from $22 | from $40 | — | from $20 |
| Better for Reddit ranks it above the other picks here for this concern. | Anti-Aging | — | — | — | — |
| Key ingredients | Retinal | — | Shea Butter | Sunflower Oil, Mineral Oil | Snail Mucin, Sunflower Oil |
For sensitive skin, Redditors often recommend Beauty of Joseon’s retinal eye serum, describing it as gentle and well tolerated. Some report brighter, plumper under-eyes, though repeated use has caused dryness, flaking, or irritation for others.
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