Beauty of Joseon
Dynasty CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 10.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 95.00 · checked 26 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.

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.
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Mannitol, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol

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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →
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