VT Cosmetics
PDRN Essence 100Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence WaterAn essence built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 34.56 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 13.50 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Propanediol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panax Ginseng Root Extract (in both products)
Emollient
Emollient
- 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
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Protecting
Hydroxyacetophenone (in both products)
Antioxidant
Humectant
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
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 →Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Learn more about Adenosine →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →
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