Beauty of Joseon
Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin 30 ml – Elasticity, Repair & Glow
- Regular price £14.99
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What is it?
Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin is a lightweight but nourishing treatment serum built around classic Korean herbal (hanbang) ingredients to target wrinkles, loss of elasticity, dullness and pigmentation.
It contains Panax ginseng root water (around 63%) to deliver antioxidants and saponins that support circulation, radiance and long-lasting moisture, plus 3% snail secretion filtrate to help repair damage, improve texture and support bouncier skin.
Niacinamide, licorice root extract and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid round everything out for a serum that’s brightening, hydrating and barrier-supportive without feeling heavy or sticky.
Who is it for?
✔ Normal, combination, dry and oily skin
✔ Dull, tired-looking skin that’s lost some bounce
✔ Early signs of ageing – fine lines, loss of elasticity, roughness
✔ Post-acne marks and uneven tone / pigmentation
✔ Sensitive or reactive skin that still wants anti-ageing (no alcohol, no fragrance, no essential oils)
If your skin feels a bit “meh” – not awful, just tired, flat and less bouncy – this is that gentle, everyday anti-ageing serum that doesn’t bully your barrier.
Why you’ll love it
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63% Ginseng root water = vitality + moisture
Ginseng is loaded with antioxidant saponins that help defend against environmental stress, support circulation and boost skin vitality, so the complexion looks more awake and even. -
3% Snail mucin = repair + elasticity
Snail secretion filtrate brings a cocktail of glycosaminoglycans, peptides and hyaluronic acid that helps support barrier repair, smooth texture and improve the look of fine lines and scars. -
Niacinamide + licorice for tone and glow
2% niacinamide works on uneven tone, fine lines and barrier strength, while licorice root extract adds extra brightening and soothing – ideal for post-inflammatory marks and general dullness. -
Multilevel hydration with HA complex
Glycerin plus hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate pull water into the skin at different levels for a plump, dewy finish instead of tightness. -
Hanbang extras for long-term resilience
Extracts like matsutake mushroom, Phellinus linteus, Cornus officinalis fruit, Rhododendron, licorice and Akebia bring antioxidant and soothing benefits so the skin ages more slowly, not just looks better short-term. -
Barrier-respecting formula
Alcohol-free, fragrance-free and essential-oil-free, so it’s a solid option for easily-irritated skin that still wants active ingredients.
Free-from / Ethics
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Alcohol-free
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Fragrance-free & essential-oil-free
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Cruelty-free brand
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Contains snail mucin (not vegan, but widely used in K-beauty – important for customers who avoid animal-derived ingredients)
When to use
AM and/or PM after toner/essence, before moisturiser.
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Step-by-step
- Prep your skin
Cleanse, then use a hydrating toner or essence so your skin is slightly damp.
- Apply the serum
Use 2–3 drops (or a small pea-sized amount) into clean hands.
Spread over face and neck, focusing on:
Areas with fine lines (forehead, around eyes – avoiding lash line)
Cheeks with dullness or pigmentation,
Areas with previous breakouts or texture.
- Massage & press
Gently press and smooth for 30–60 seconds until absorbed.
For stubborn pigmentation or lines, add a tiny extra drop just to those spots and tap in.
- Seal it in
Follow with a moisturiser that suits your skin type.
- Daytime = SPF
In the morning, always finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50. That’s what makes all the brightening and elasticity work actually stick around.
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Tips to get the most out of it
- Pairs well with retinoids and exfoliating acids – but if your routine is already “busy”, use this on alternate nights or keep the rest of the routine very simple and hydrating.
- Great as a “buffer” serum on retinoid nights: toner → this serum → moisturiser.
- Give it 6–8 weeks of consistent use to see more visible changes in elasticity and pigmentation.
Patch-test first. Every skin is different – dab a little behind your ear or on your jawline and wait 24 hours before full use.
Full Ingredients (INCI)
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Adenosine, Cocoa Seed Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Tromethamine, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Key Ingredients Explained
Panax Ginseng Root Water (≈63%)
Traditional Korean herbal ingredient rich in antioxidant saponins; helps boost circulation, support collagen, improve elasticity and give skin that “awake” look.
Snail Secretion Filtrate (3%)
K-beauty classic known for its mix of glycosaminoglycans, peptides and HA; helps support wound healing, improve texture, soften lines and strengthen the barrier.
Niacinamide (2%)
Multi-tasker for brightening, oil balance and barrier support – helps fade the look of post-inflammatory marks, refine texture and improve overall tone.
Adenosine (2%)
Cell-signalling ingredient with data for anti-wrinkle support, collagen stimulation and barrier repair, so it’s great for early lines and loss of firmness.
Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
Brightening and soothing plant extract that helps visibly reduce pigmentation and calm redness – very helpful if pigmentation is linked to old breakouts.
Hyaluronic Acid + Hydrolyzed HA + Sodium Hyaluronate
Different sizes of hyaluronic acid to hydrate at multiple levels of the skin’s surface, giving plumpness and cushioning without heaviness.
Matsutake Mushroom, Phellinus Linteus & Cornus Officinalis Extracts
Hanbang botanicals with antioxidant and soothing properties that support long-term skin health, elasticity and even tone.
We dispatch all orders within 1 business day (Monday–Friday) from our London, UK base via Royal Mail Tracked.
- UK Standard £3.99: Royal Mail Tracked Standard Delivery (2-3 working days from dispatch) Free on orders over £30
- UK Express £5.50: Royal Mail Tracked First Class Delivery (1-2 working days from dispatch)
- EU: £9.99 (3–7 working days) – Free on orders over €80
Please note: EU orders may be subject to local VAT or handling fees upon delivery, depending on your country’s customs rules.