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Mugwort Calming SerumBeauty of Joseon
Glow Serum : Propolis + NiacinamideA serum built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for hydration and soothing irritation.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 31.00 · checked 25 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)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glucose, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation7
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
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 Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Smoothing
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- 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 →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 →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Dextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling
Dextrin
Learn more about Dextrin →
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