Beauty of Joseon
Pore Firming Serum : Red Bean PDRN™ + PeptideA serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
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
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating22
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anhydroxylitol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Sucrose
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Niacinamide, Sucrose
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 Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
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
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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →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 →Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Dioscorea japonica, Dioscoreaceae
Learn more about Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →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 →
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