Beauty of Joseon
Red Bean Water GelA face moisturizer built around Panthenol and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 14.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Panthenol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Sucrose
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olus Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Olus Oil, Sodium Lactate, Squalane

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Alketh-12, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olus Oil, PEG-100 Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olus Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
3 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- 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.
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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Maltodextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Learn more about Maltodextrin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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