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Beauty of Joseon

Calming Barrier Serum

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2 of 33 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (B5), Centella Asiatica, Ceramides

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

    Antioxidant-rich and calming.

  3. 3Methylpropanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 41,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  5. 5Niacinamide

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

  6. 6Glycerin

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

  7. 7Methyl Gluceth-20
  8. 8Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  9. 9Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  10. 10Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
  11. 11Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  12. 12Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

  14. 14Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  15. 15Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  16. 16Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  17. 17Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  18. 18Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  19. 19Coptis Japonica Root Extract

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

  20. 20Sodium Phytate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  21. 21Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  22. 22Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  23. 23Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  24. 24Malachite Extract

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

  25. 25Centella Asiatica Extract

    Cica. Famous for calming redness and helping skin repair.

  26. 26Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract

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

  27. 27Arginine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  28. 28Lactococcus Ferment LysateFungal acne trigger

    Fermented ingredient. Can be brightening, but often flagged for fungal acne.

  29. 29Ceramide NP

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

  30. 30Fructooligosaccharides

    Water-binding sugars that keep skin hydrated.

  31. 31Glycolipids
  32. 32Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract

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

  33. 33Sodium Chloride

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.