Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml
An eye care step from Heimish's Korean-market lineup, Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml leads with Laminaria Japonica Extract and is sized for real, repeat use.
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$200.00 per 100 ml
- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- skin around the eyes showing fine lines and puffinessdry, thin under-eye skintired-looking under-eye skinskin that shows fatigue first around the eyes
- Helps with
- fine lines and crepiness around the eyespuffiness and a tired look first thing in the morningdryness in the thinnest skin on the face
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How it works
The skin around the eyes carries almost no oil glands and is roughly a third the thickness of skin on the rest of the face, so it loses water fastest and shows strain first. Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml leads with Laminaria Japonica Extract, a Korean-coastline kelp extract, the mineral-rich marine botanical behind sea-kelp-positioned formulas. It is joined by Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, a seaweed extract carried into marine-focused formulas for mineral conditioning. Further down the list, Ecklonia Cava Extract rounds out the formula as a brown-algae extract native to Korean and Japanese coastal waters, valued for its polyphenol antioxidant content. The result is an eye care step meant to be used repeatedly, not as an occasional fix.
Key benefits
- Built around Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, named on this product's own ingredient list
- Targets the thinnest, most dehydration-prone skin on the face
- A cooling, de-puffing feel on application
- Lightweight enough to sit under concealer without pilling
- Formulated separately from face products for a gentler eye-area profile
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
How much Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml should I use per application?
A small, pea-sized amount per eye is enough, since the under-eye area is thin and does not need or benefit from a heavier layer. Pat it in gently with a fingertip rather than rubbing, working from the inner corner outward. Using more than that mostly increases the chance of product migrating into the eye itself rather than improving results.
When should I apply Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml, morning or night?
Both work: mornings for a de-puffed, brighter look before makeup, nights to let it work uninterrupted while you sleep. If you can only fit it into one part of the day, most people get more visible benefit from a consistent nightly habit. Either way, apply it after your face serum and before a heavier eye cream if you layer both.
Is Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml safe to use every day?
Yes, this is formulated for daily use as a standard step in a routine rather than an occasional treatment. Build up gradually if you are new to a dedicated eye product, starting once daily before moving to a full AM and PM habit. Stop and patch test again if you notice any stinging near the eye area.
Can Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml be used with reading glasses or contact lenses?
Yes, once the product has been patted in and absorbed it will not interfere with glasses or contacts. Apply it before inserting contact lenses in the morning, or after removing them at night, to avoid any residue transferring to the lens. Wash your hands before application either way.
Is Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml the authentic Korean-market formula?
Yes, Korean Pharmacy sells the same formula Heimish sells through Korean retail, sourced specifically for the US market rather than reformulated for it. Its original Korean-market batch coding stays intact. That is the version this brand built its reputation on.
Not on the ingredient list below: denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, parabens, sulfate surfactants, mineral oil or petrolatum and added color.
Full INCI (56): Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Retinol(1,020Ppm), Panthenol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Chitosan, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Plankton Extract, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycol Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Simethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Ingredient list read from inkeedecoder.com on 10 September 2026.
56 of 56 explained
- Water solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Glycerin humectant
- Glycerin is the most used humectant in skincare. It draws water into the outer layer of skin and holds it there, and it is one of the very few ingredients whose hydrating effect is settled science rather than marketing. Higher amounts feel tacky, which is why it is usually blended.
- Propanediol humectant
- Propanediol is a plant-derived glycol used in place of propylene glycol. It hydrates, carries actives into solution, and gives a lighter, less sticky slip than glycerin at the same strength.
- Laminaria Japonica Extract plant extract
- Laminaria Japonica is kombu kelp. Its extract carries alginates, minerals and iodine, and it is used as a hydrating, mineral-rich ingredient.
- Hizikia Fusiforme Extract plant extract
- Tot, a Korean brown seaweed eaten as a side dish. Its extract is mineral rich and used as a hydrating marine ingredient.
- Ecklonia Cava Extract plant extract
- Ecklonia Cava is gamtae, a brown seaweed harvested off Jeju. It carries phlorotannins, an antioxidant group found only in brown algae, and it is used as a marine antioxidant extract.
- Undaria Pinnatifida Extract plant extract
- Extract of the brown seaweed Korean cooking calls miyeok. It carries fucoidan and alginates, both strong water-holding polysaccharides.
- Niacinamide active
- Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
- Hydrogenated Polydecene emollient
- Hydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic hydrocarbon emollient used in place of mineral oil. It is stable, has no scent, and gives a cushioned slip without oxidising.
- 1,2-Hexanediol humectant
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a glycol used for two reasons: it holds water like glycerin, and it makes a formula harder for microbes to live in, so less traditional preservative is needed. Korean formulas use it heavily for that second reason.
- Cetearyl Alcohol fatty alcohol
- Cetearyl Alcohol is a waxy solid, not the drying kind of alcohol. It is a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols used to thicken a cream and keep oil and water from separating, and it softens skin as it does so.
- Butylene Glycol humectant
- Butylene Glycol is a small glycol that does two jobs at once: it holds water in the top layer of skin and it dissolves plant extracts and actives that plain water cannot. It also thins a formula, which is why watery Korean essences lean on it.
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- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter emollient
- Shea Butter is the fat pressed from the shea nut, rich in oleic and stearic acids and unsaponifiable plant sterols. It is a heavy emollient and partial occlusive, which is why it sits in balms and night creams rather than in essences.
- Retinol(1,020Ppm) active
- Retinol is the alcohol form of vitamin A and the strongest retinoid available without a prescription. Skin converts it in two steps to retinoic acid, and it is used at night, at low percentages, for the look of fine lines and rough texture. It can leave skin flaking while it acclimatises.
- Panthenol humectant
- Panthenol is pro-vitamin B5: skin converts it to pantothenic acid. It is a humectant that holds water and leaves skin feeling soft and less tight, and it is one of the ingredients formulators reach for when a formula also contains something harsh.
- Biosaccharide Gum-1 polysaccharide
- Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation-derived sugar polymer that binds to skin and holds a moisture film in place. It gives a silky, non-tacky feel.
- Chitosan film former
- Chitosan comes from the shells of crustaceans. It carries a positive charge, so it clings to skin and hair as a thin film, and it is a shellfish-derived ingredient.
- Adenosine active
- Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated.
- Sodium Hyaluronate humectant
- Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt of hyaluronic acid, and it is what most products labelled hyaluronic actually contain. The salt dissolves more readily and the molecule is smaller, so it sits in the outer layer of skin rather than only on top of it.
- Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract plant extract
- A red seaweed extract from the genus agar is made from. It thickens and hydrates and leaves a cushioned film.
- Sargassum Fulvellum Extract plant extract
- Mojaban, a Korean brown seaweed. Its extract carries alginates, minerals and polyphenols and is used as a hydrating marine ingredient.
- Spirulina Platensis Extract plant extract
- Spirulina is a blue-green microalga, unusually high in protein. Its extract carries amino acids and the blue pigment phycocyanin, which can tint a formula.
- Chlorella Minutissima Extract plant extract
- Extract of a very small single celled green algae. It carries chlorophyll, amino acids and polysaccharides and is used as a conditioning marine extract.
- Plankton Extract plant extract
- Extract of marine plankton, usually a cultured microalgae. It carries amino acids, sugars and minerals from sea water and is used as a conditioning marine extract.
- Hydrolyzed Sponge active
- Hydrolyzed Sponge is processed freshwater sponge, which carries fine silica spicules. In a formula it works as a mild physical exfoliant.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emollient
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the light fraction of coconut oil, with the heavy parts removed. It is the workhorse emollient of modern formulas: it softens skin, dissolves oil-soluble actives and absorbs without the greasy weight of a whole plant oil.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate emulsifier
- Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate is a plant-derived emulsifier used to hold oil and water together in creams and lotions.
- Phenyl Trimethicone silicone
- Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone with a higher refractive index than most, so it adds visible gloss as well as slip. It is common in glow and lip textures.
- Sorbitan Stearate emulsifier
- Sorbitan Stearate is a mild emulsifier and thickener used to hold oil and water together in creams.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene emollient
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a stabilised synthetic hydrocarbon used in place of mineral oil. It is an emollient that leaves a smooth, cushioned film.
- Glycol Stearate Se emulsifier
- Glycol stearate supplied self emulsifying, which is what SE records: a little soap is already included so it disperses without a second emulsifier. It also gives a pearlised look.
- Stearic Acid fatty acid
- Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant fats, and one of the three lipid classes skin's own barrier is built from. In a formula it thickens, stabilises the emulsion and can be turned into a soap-style cleanser by adding a base.
- Carbomer thickener
- Carbomer is a synthetic polymer that only gels once a base neutralises it, which is why arginine or tromethamine sits nearby on the list. It gives the clear, non-stringy gel texture a xanthan formula cannot reach.
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil emollient
- Macadamia Seed Oil is unusually high in palmitoleic acid, a fatty acid that human sebum also contains, which is why it absorbs faster than most nut oils. It is a cushioning emollient for dry skin.
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate emulsifier
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a mild, citrate-modified emulsifier. It holds oil and water together and is chosen for formulas aimed at reactive skin.
- Coptis Japonica Extract plant extract
- Japanese goldthread extract, the whole plant rather than only the root. It carries berberine, is bright yellow, and is used for the look of congested skin.
- Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols emollient
- Phytosterols are plant sterols, structurally close to the cholesterol in skin's own lipid layer. They soften skin and help the oil phase of a formula hold together.
- Cholesterol barrier lipid
- Cholesterol is the third of the three lipids the outer layer of skin is built from, with ceramides and fatty acids. Formulas that carry all three are following the ratio skin itself holds.
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate emulsifier
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a sugar-derived emulsifier and solubiliser, mild enough to be a standard choice in Korean essences. It dissolves small amounts of oil into water without any tightening feel.
- Sorbitan Isostearate emulsifier
- Sorbitan Isostearate is a mild emulsifier that holds water into oil, the direction a cleansing balm or an oil-based cream needs.
- Polysorbate 60 emulsifier
- Polysorbate 60 is a water-loving emulsifier used with a fatty co-emulsifier to build stable lotions and creams.
- Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate barrier lipid
- An amino-acid-based lipid built on plant sterols. It structures the oil phase of a cream and echoes the lipid mix that already sits between skin cells.
- Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate dispersant
- A mineral soap used to suspend powders and thicken an oil phase, which is what stops pigment settling to the bottom of a bottle.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate antioxidant
- This is a stabiliser that keeps the oils and fragrance in a formula from oxidising. Its job is the shelf life of the product rather than any effect on skin.
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate emulsifier
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier prized for keeping powdered ingredients evenly suspended, which is why tinted and mineral-powder textures use it.
- Ethylhexylglycerin preservative booster
- Ethylhexylglycerin softens skin and boosts a preservative system, which is why it is nearly always sitting beside phenoxyethanol or 1,2-hexanediol. It also cuts down the odour bacteria produce, so it turns up in deodorising products.
- Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate antioxidant
- A hindered-amine antioxidant used to keep a formula from breaking down in light and air. It works on the product rather than on skin.
- Simethicone silicone
- A silicone that breaks surface foam. In skincare its job is usually to stop a formula foaming during manufacture rather than anything it does on skin.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer thickener
- This is the thickener behind most gel-cream textures. It builds a soft, bouncy gel that collapses to a light fluid as it is rubbed in.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin emulsifier
- Hydrogenated Lecithin is lecithin with its unsaturated bonds filled in, which makes it far more stable. It emulsifies and is the standard shell for the liposomes that carry actives into the outer layer of skin.
- Tromethamine pH adjuster
- Tromethamine neutralises acidic thickeners such as carbomer so they gel, and holds a formula near skin-friendly pH. It is used at a fraction of a percent.
- Hydroxyacetophenone preservative booster
- Hydroxyacetophenone is an antioxidant that also strengthens a preservative system, so a formula needs less traditional preservative. Korean formulas pair it with 1,2-hexanediol constantly.
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract plant extract
- Cocoa Extract carries polyphenols and a little caffeine. It is used as an antioxidant plant extract and gives a faint warm tint.
- Dextrin thickener
- Dextrin is a starch fragment used to thicken and to give a formula a light, powdery finish. It is also a common carrier for powdered extracts.
- Disodium EDTA chelator
- EDTA is a chelator: it locks up trace metal ions from water and packaging that would otherwise turn a formula cloudy, off-colour or rancid. It does nothing to skin and appears at a fraction of a percent.
- Fragrance fragrance
- Fragrance, or Parfum, is a single declaration standing for a whole scent blend, which can be dozens of materials. Regulators allow it as a trade secret, so a list showing only this word does not say what the scent is made of. It is the most common trigger named by people with reactive skin.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- EAN (barcode)
- 8809481762108
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 30 ml
- Category
- Eye Care
- Actives
- Adenosine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Retinol, Shea Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate
- Ships from
- California or Korea
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
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How to use
- Take a small dot of Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml, roughly a pea-sized amount split between both eyes.
- Dot it around the orbital bone, staying clear of the lash line, and pat it in with your ring finger.
- Follow with your regular face moisturiser rather than skipping it, since this step alone is not a full moisturiser replacement.
Worth knowing
- Pregnant or breastfeeding shoppers should run any new skincare step past their own physician before adding it.
- Anyone using a prescription retinoid or a strong acid exfoliant elsewhere in their routine should introduce this alongside it gradually.
- New actives, including this one, are best patch tested on the inner arm before a first full-face use.
Complete the routine
- This itemHeimish Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml$60.00
- From the same Korean-market lineheimish Artless Glow Base SPF 50+ PA+++ 40ml$45.00
- Cleanse first, so the next step meets bare skinheimish All Clean White Clay Foam 150g$17.50
Total for 3 items$122.50
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Heimish Retinol 0.1% Eye Serum 30ml: an eye care step built around Laminaria Japonica Extract, sourced as the authentic Korean-market formula.
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Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin.
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