AMOREPACIFIC PRIME RESERVE Retrinity Serum ingredients, decoded
What AMOREPACIFIC PRIME RESERVE Retrinity Serum is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
AMOREPACIFIC
PRIME RESERVE Retrinity Serum
프라임 리저브 리트리니티 세럼
What the brand says it does
Green-tea flavonoid serum said to visibly firm, smooth and clarify the skin.
50ingredients
3key ingredients
4worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Lactic Acid.
Key ingredients
Adenosine#17
아데노신
Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Sodium Hyaluronate#30
소듐하이알루로네이트
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11#34
아세틸테트라펩타이드-11
Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Citronellol. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #22, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
- Contains exfoliating acids (Lactic Acid), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day.
What most of it is made of
- Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEmollient
- GlycerinHumectant
- WaterBase
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilPlant oil
- Methyl TrimethiconeSilicone
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (50)
| 1 | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient. | Emollient |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 4 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable. | Plant oil |
| 5 | Methyl Trimethicone메틸트라이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 6 | Sucrose Stearate수크로오스스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 7 | Phenyl Trimethicone페닐트라이메티콘Silicone that adds shine and slip. | Silicone |
| 8 | Sucrose Laurate수크로오스라우레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 9 | Caprylyl Methicone카프릴릴메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 10 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 11 | PCA Dimethicone피씨에이다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 12 | Mannitol만니톨Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 13 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water홍차수/녹차수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 14 | Cyclodextrin사이클로덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 15 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 16 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 17 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 18 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 19 | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 20 | Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment흑효모발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 21 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 22 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 23 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 24 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 25 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 26 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 27 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 28 | Bioflavonoids바이오플라보노이드Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 29 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 30 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 31 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
| 32 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 33 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 34 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11아세틸테트라펩타이드-11Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 35 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 36 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 37 | Lactic Acid Trace락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 38 | Phytantriol피탄트라이올Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 39 | CI 77510페릭페로시아나이드Colourant. | Colourant |
| 40 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 41 | Poloxamer 407폴록사머407Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 42 | Diamond Powder다이아몬드가루Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 43 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 44 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머Thickener that gives a light gel-cream texture. | Thickener / texture |
| 45 | Glyceryl Caprylate글리세릴카프릴레이트Emollient with antimicrobial action; helps preserve the formula. | Preservative |
| 46 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 47 | Theanine테아닌Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 48 | Epigallocatechin Gallate에피갈로카테킨갈레이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 49 | Kaempferol캠페롤Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 50 | Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract녹차꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.