Beauty of Joseon
Pore Firming Serum : Red Bean PDRN™ + PeptideA serum built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
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USD 13.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Niacinamide
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.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
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
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →
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