Beauty of Joseon
Pore Firming Serum : Red Bean PDRN™ + PeptideSkintific
10% Niacinamide Brightening SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 13.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 21.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Colloidal oatmeal2
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Methyl Gluceth-20, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Squalane, Sucrose
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Fructose, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sphingolipids, Yeast Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
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
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract (in both products)
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →
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