Beauty of Joseon
Dynasty CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Centella asiatica and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 10.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sucrose Distearate
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Beeswax, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sucrose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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