Beauty of Joseon
Glow Serum : Propolis + NiacinamideA serum built around Niacinamide and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 13.60 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propolis Extract
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Dextrin
Learn more about Dextrin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate →
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