Cooler air, central heating and long, dark evenings can leave the skin around your eyes feeling thin, tired and dry, so November is the perfect time to give this delicate area some extra attention. From a gentle retinal serum to cooling patches, a peptide-rich treatment and a hybrid cream that brightens on the spot, here are four Korean beauty favourites to refresh your eye care routine this winter.
1. Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal 30ml
The gentle starter pick for anyone curious about retinal around the eyes.
- Formula: A serum with 2% retinal liposome, 10% ginseng root extract and niacinamide, plus hydrating glycerin.
- Benefits: Helps reduce the look of fine lines, discolouration and puffiness while leaving the under-eye area feeling smoother, brighter and more supple.
- Good to know: It is described as suitable for retinal beginners and those with sensitive skin. It comes in a 30ml size.
2. Beauty of Joseon Revive Ginseng Eye Patches (60 Patches)
The self-care pick for tired eyes, with a cooling treat in just a few minutes.
- Formula: Eye patches enriched with ginseng extract, with collagen water, retinal and bakuchiol also featured in the ingredient list.
- Benefits: Delivers an instant cooling effect to help reduce the look of puffiness and tiredness, while dark circles and pigmentation appear reduced and fine lines look smoother and firmer.
- Good to know: Use after cleansing, morning or night. Lift out one patch at a time with the enclosed spoon, apply under each eye, then remove after 20-30 minutes and pat in any remaining essence. Each pack contains 60 patches.
3. Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Serum 30ml
The radiance pick for a lightweight, brightening boost around the eyes.
- Formula: A blend of PDRN, peptides, niacinamide and a gentle form of retinol in a silky, lightweight texture.
- Benefits: Helps soften the look of fine lines while delivering rich hydration for a smoother, visibly firmer and more refreshed finish with added luminosity.
- Good to know: The serum sinks in quickly. Apply a small amount around the eye area and gently tap in with your ring finger, morning and night. It comes in a 30ml size.
4. Erborian CC Eye Cream 10ml (Various Shades)
The skincare-meets-makeup pick for a fresher, more awake look in one step.
- Formula: A hybrid cream with CC pigments, Centella Asiatica and SPF 20. It is fragrance-free.
- Benefits: Works to even tone and blur the look of dark circles and puffiness, while Centella Asiatica helps smooth the look of fine lines and delivers intense hydration for an ultra-natural finish.
- Good to know: It combines the nourishment of skincare with the coverage of a makeup product, and comes in a 10ml size with two shades to choose from, Clair and Dore.
Whether you want a gentle retinal serum, cooling patches, a peptide-rich treatment or a brightening cream with a hint of coverage, these four picks make it easy to give your delicate eye area some extra care this November.