Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence WaterNature Republic
Super Aqua Max Watery EssenceAn essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
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USD 13.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
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.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sea Salt, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Kjellmaniella Crassifolia Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Niacinamide, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

Concerns

No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- 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 Protecting
Antioxidant
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin Conditioning
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 →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 →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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