1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
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Hyeja Vegan Ginseng HPR Retinoid + Bakuchiol Nutrient Face Oil
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Take the skin testRevitalise your skin with Hyeja's Vegan Ginseng HPR Retinoid + Bakuchiol Nutrient Face Oil (50ml) a lightweight, intensely nourishing elixir designed to restore balance, firmness and radiance. Enriched with 4% panax ginseng seed oil, sourced from Korea's sacred ginseng region, this potent plant extract supports skin revitalisation and resilience. Blended with gentle-yet-effective HPR retinoid and bakuchiol, it refines skin texture and boosts firmness. Squalane kernel oil enhances hydration, while a ceramide complex protects the skin barrier, sealing in moisture and shielding against environmental stressors. Absorbing effortlessly, this nutrient-rich oil leaves skin feeling plump, supple and luminous.
Hyeja Vegan Ginseng HPR Retinoid + Bakuchiol Nutrient Face Oil is a rich oil from Hyeja Skincare. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Squalane, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP and Ceramide NS.
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide AS
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
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Shares 5 key ingredients with Hyeja Vegan Ginseng HPR Retinoid + Bakuchiol Nutrient Face Oil: Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceramide NP
Axis-Y
Shares 5 key ingredients with Hyeja Vegan Ginseng HPR Retinoid + Bakuchiol Nutrient Face Oil: Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ceramide NP
Axis-Y
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, SQUALANE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, PANAX GINSENG SEED OIL, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL, BAKUCHIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NS, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, CHOLESTEROL, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE EOP.
BAKUCHIOL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NS, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE EOP.
Incorporate this face oil into your daily skincare routine as an act of mindful self-care. Morning or evening, dispense a few drops into the palms, warm the oil between your hands and gently press onto cleansed skin, focusing on the face and neck. Allow yourself a moment of stillness as you massage the oil in, sealing in moisture and preparing your skin to embrace the day or unwind into the night. Ideal for daily use to achieve a radiant, firm complexion while honoring the heritage of Korean beauty rituals.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 25 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Hyeja Skincare.
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