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Beauty of Joseon

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Serum · 30ml

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5 of 36 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Pregnancy caution
Retinal
Potential irritant
Retinal
Strong active
Retinal

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Retinal, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Peptides

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  3. 3Dipropylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  5. 52-Hexanediol
  6. 6Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
  7. 7Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  8. 8Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
  9. 9Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  10. 10Cetearyl Olivate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  11. 11Sorbitan Olivate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  12. 12Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  14. 14Panax Ginseng Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  15. 15Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

  16. 16Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  17. 17Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  18. 18Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  19. 19Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  20. 20Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  21. 21Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  22. 22Dextrin
  23. 23Polyglyceryl-10 OleateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  24. 24Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  25. 25Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  26. 26Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
  27. 27Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
  28. 28RetinalStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    One step closer to retinoic acid than retinol, so faster results.

  29. 29Silica
  30. 30Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  31. 31Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  32. 32Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  33. 33Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  34. 34Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  35. 35Ceramide NP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  36. 36Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

    Messenger molecules that support firmness and smoother-looking skin.