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Gim PDRN Hydro Firming CreamBeauty of Joseon
Dynasty CreamA face cream built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
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Brand price
USD 10.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Glycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Sargassum Fusiforme Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Squalane
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
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Antioxidant
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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 →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 →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 →Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
Learn more about Coptis Japonica Root Extract →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →
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