Can I use Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum on my face?

What can it do for facial skin?

The formula combines retinal liposomes with ginseng root extract to help smooth the appearance of skin and maintain moisture. Retinal is a retinoid, part of the vitamin A family used in skincare. The serum has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly without stickiness, making it an option if you want hydration without a thick cream texture.14

How to use it on your face

1. 1Test a small amount on a small area first. Give the area a couple of days to check for redness or itching before extending use.
2. 2At night, wash with a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry. Avoid scrubbing.
3. 3Apply a thin layer across your face, keeping the product out of your eyes, nostrils and mouth. Beauty of Joseon's one to two pump instruction is for the eye area, not a separate whole face dose.
4. 4Follow with moisturizer. If your skin is especially dry or sensitive, Beauty of Joseon advises applying the serum over a gentle moisturizing cream instead.
5. 5Start every other night and increase gradually if your skin tolerates it. This is general retinoid guidance, rather than the brand's twice daily schedule.
6. 6Apply sunscreen as the last step of your morning routine.

Can you use it in the morning?

Beauty of Joseon allows morning and evening use, with sunscreen after daytime application. For starting whole face use, nighttime is the simpler choice: general retinoid guidance favors evening application because retinoids can increase sun sensitivity. Permission to apply it twice daily does not mean you need to begin there.23

What should you avoid combining it with?

Do not combine the serum with exfoliating products containing alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids or polyhydroxy acids, often labelled AHA, BHA and PHA. Beauty of Joseon advises against mixing these with the serum to reduce irritation. Keep the rest of the routine simple and introduce fewer new products at once, because a skincare routine does not improve by collecting supporting cast members.36

Who should be careful or avoid it?

Avoid this serum during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are trying to become pregnant, discuss your skincare and medicines with your obstetrician or dermatologist. Beauty of Joseon describes the serum as suitable for all skin types, but tells sensitive skin users to start with a small amount. Existing dryness, skin allergies or substantial redness deserve more caution with retinoids; they can also worsen eczema through their drying effect.2347

Stinging can happen with this serum because some skin is sensitive to retinal. Retinoid irritation can also include redness, peeling and dryness. If irritation develops, stop using the product and make an appointment with a dermatologist rather than increasing application. Be especially alert to irritation on darker skin, where it can trigger dark marks.2346

How soon will you see results?

Beauty of Joseon reports an 8.65% improvement in wrinkles after two weeks in a study of 21 people. The timing of whole face results with this serum is not settled. Its larger advertised improvements in wrinkles, eye bags and clarity concern the serum used together with Revive Under Eye Patch, not the serum alone.1