[Review] First Time Trying Retinal — KSECRET SEOUL 1988 Serum (Retinal Liposome 2% + Black Ginseng)

Hey AB fam,
Just wanted to share a quick review about my experience so far with the KSECRET – SEOUL 1988 Serum!
This is actually my first time trying retinal (not to be confused with retinol 👀), although I have used retinol before.

I was a little nervous at first because retinal is supposed to be stronger, but honestly? It's been so chill. No irritation, no weird peeling, no "help why is my face spicy" moments — just smooth sailing. 🛶

The texture of the serum is really nice — lightweight but still hydrating, probably thanks to glycerin and macadamia oil. I also love that it has black ginseng; it feels very "I drink 8 glasses of water a day and mind my business" for my skin. 😂

Effectiveness so far: 9.0/10
Value for the price: 10.0/10
(seriously, it's a steal for a retinal serum)

Here’s a link to the full ingredient breakdown if you're curious: Skinwise Analysis

According to the analysis, here’s what you can expect:

• Improved texture & tone (4–12 weeks)
• Anti-aging effects (8–16 weeks)
• Hydration (immediate to 1 week)
• Brightening (4–8 weeks)
• Soothing/anti-inflammatory effects (immediate to 2 weeks)

I'm only a few weeks in, but so far it's feeling really promising. If you’ve been retinol-curious but scared to level up to retinal, this could be a really good "training wheels" product. 🚲✨

Happy to answer any questions! 💬
Has anyone else tried this one?