Skintific
377 Dark Spot SerumBeauty of Joseon
Pore Firming Serum : Red Bean PDRN™ + PeptideA serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Niacinamide and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 34.90 · checked 5 Oct 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

Chemical sunscreen2
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen2
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Fructose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
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 Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- 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 →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 →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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