# K-SECRET skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates. K-SECRET is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by KSECRET Inc.. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/ksecret-cosmetics/__lXmFmurJQ_09Ti-zVxx1ZMNTlk77fBA8Bkw1dHhC0TE) [ksecretcosmetics.com](https://ksecretcosmetics.com/pages/terms-conditions) K-SECRET is loved for its thoughtful eye products, targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum), and gentle makeup removers, all grounded in carefully formulated ingredients. Its products suit skin with dark spots and sensitive skin best, offering a soothing approach to daily care. For those seeking specific solutions, the standout choices include the Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil for acne-prone skin, the SEOUL 1988 Serum for skin with dark spots, and the SEOUl 1988 EYE CREAM for mature skin. Through these specialized offerings, the brand delivers reliable comfort and refined results for delicate complexions. This page covers some of the most popular K-SECRET products; for the whole K-SECRET range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg2bf7521fa1). ### Other K-SECRET products #### Other products - [SEOUL 1988 Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/k-secret/seoul-1988-serum/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [AED 42.65 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0CP3C7TTJ?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [SEOUl 1988 EYE CREAM](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/k-secret/seoul-1988-eye-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [AED 43.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0DGGBYDRZ?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/k-secret/seoul-1988-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [AED 40.84 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0D8PXLXGN?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## People Say ★4.6 Overall rating based on 3.4k+ reviews Reviewers most often praise K-SECRET for smoothing fine lines, improving skin texture, and providing gentle hydration without irritation. The most common complaints are the need for patience and consistent use, and a heavy texture or unappealing scent. Sources: lovi.care, amazon.com, iherb.com, stylekorean.com, stylevana.com, yesstyle.com, and more ## Questions and answers ### Is K-SECRET good for oily skin? Yes, K-SECRET is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The K-SECRET products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep oily skin calm. ### Is K-SECRET worth it? Yes, K-SECRET is worth it for shoppers seeking effective care, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for sensitive skin. Every one of the K-SECRET products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are K-SECRET's best products? Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil is K-SECRET's best product, rating Superior for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil High for mature skin, skin with dark spots, acne-prone skin, and combination skin. ### Does K-SECRET cause breakouts? K-SECRET products are unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin fit as High for Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil and Average for SEOUL 1988 [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/serum). In addition, every K-SECRET product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Is K-SECRET fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the K-SECRET products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep the line gentle for sensitive skin. ### What are the key ingredients in K-SECRET products? K-SECRET products include key ingredients such as [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/niacinamide), which helps reduce dark spots, and [centella asiatica extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/centella-asiatica), which provides soothing and moisturizing benefits. Additionally, formulas feature [tocopherol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/vitamin-e) for brightening effects, [bakuchiol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/bakuchiol) to address signs of aging, and [panax ginseng root extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ginseng). [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) ### How do I build a K-SECRET skincare routine? To build a K-SECRET routine for dry skin, start your morning with SEOUL 1988 Serum as your cleanser and moisturizer, followed by Green Mild Up Sun+. In the evening, use Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil first, then follow with SEOUL 1988 Serum, 1025 Dokdo Cleansing [Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/water), another layer of SEOUL 1988 Serum, and finish with the same serum to moisturize. Once a week, add Cica Mild Powder Wash and Watermide Essential Mask into this evening sequence. Lovi rates the K-SECRET-focused routine High for dry skin. ### Where can I buy K-SECRET, and how much does it cost? K-SECRET products can be bought on this page in the United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 40.84 to AED 43.00, with most falling between AED 40.84 and AED 43.00. ### What are good alternatives to K-SECRET? Similar brands with pages on Lovi that are good alternatives to K-SECRET include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. ### K-SECRET vs SKIN1004: which is better? K-SECRET and SKIN1004 are both well-matched on Lovi, with SKIN1004 rating slightly higher for sensitive skin and combination skin. Lovi rates the K-SECRET-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for sensitive skin. ### Who owns K-SECRET, and where is it from? K-SECRET is a Korean brand founded in 2019, owned by KSECRET Inc.. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/ksecret-cosmetics/__lXmFmurJQ_09Ti-zVxx1ZMNTlk77fBA8Bkw1dHhC0TE) [ksecretcosmetics.com](https://ksecretcosmetics.com/pages/terms-conditions) ### Is K-SECRET cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list K-SECRET as cruelty-free. ### Is K-SECRET good for dry skin? K-SECRET helps care for dry skin with its K-SECRET-focused routine, which Lovi rates High for dry skin. The K-SECRET products on this page list no fragrance, keeping the routine gentle. ### Is K-SECRET good for sensitive skin? Yes, K-SECRET is a good choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the sensitive-skin routine Superior for this brand. Additionally, the K-SECRET products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep sensitive skin calm. ### Is K-SECRET good for acne-prone skin? Yes, K-SECRET is generally good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil and SEOUL 1988 Serum both earn High fits for acne-prone skin. ### Is K-SECRET good for skin with dark spots? Yes, K-SECRET is good for skin with dark spots because the brand focuses its routines on this skin concern. Lovi rates the SEOUL 1988 Serum Average and the Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil High for skin with dark spots, and niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation. [The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) [Scientific Reports, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) ### Is K-SECRET good for mature skin? Yes, K-SECRET is good for mature skin as the brand routines fit this type well. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for mature skin, and the K-SECRET products on this page list no fragrance. Ingredients like niacinamide help improve skin aging. [Scientific Reports, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) ## Research behind K-SECRET's key ingredients - [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 - [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/) Bakuchiol · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 - [Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) Panax ginseng root extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017 - [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin, Madecassoside · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32310680/) Madecassoside · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020 - [Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009698/) Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024 - [Formulation and evaluation on human skin of a water-in-oil emulsion containing Muscat hamburg black grape seed extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25402429/) Grape seed oil · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015 - [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023 - [Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/) Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024 - [Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38611819/) Betaine · Molecules, 2024 - [Clinical Development and Evaluation of a Multi-Component Dissolving Microneedle Patch for Skin Pigmentation Disorders](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37571190/) 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid · Polymers, 2023 - [Development of grape seed extract based formulations by using non-invasive biophysical technique and its impact on skin aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34799340/) Grape seed oil · Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021 - [Anti-inflammatory and skin-hydrating properties of a dietary supplement and topical formulations containing oligomeric proanthocyanidins](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17035721/) Grape seed oil · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2007 - [A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Genistein Plus Bakuchiol and Vitamins (GEN+) Product for Male Facial Skin: Effects on Skin Appearance and Properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41562471/) Bakuchiol · Skin Research and Technology, 2026 - [Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41424674/) Bakuchiol · Health Science Reports, 2025 ## K-SECRET routines - 89% fit: [Routine for dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/dry-skin) - 88% fit: [Routine for oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/oily-skin) - 87% fit: [Routine for combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/combination-skin) - 90% fit: [Routine for sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/sensitive-skin) - 89% fit: [Routine for acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/acne-prone-skin) - 90% fit: [Routine for mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/mature-skin) - 91% fit: [Routine for skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/dark-spots) - 90% fit: [Routine for dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/dry-sensitive-skin) - 90% fit: [Routine for oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/k-secret/skincare-routine/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) ## Similar brands - 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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