Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
Works for
Evens skin toneAlpha-arbutin, Niacinamide + 2 moreWorks well
“A brightening serum with alpha arbutin and rice bran water that helps address the appearance of dullness and dark spots for brighter-looking, naturally radiant skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja seed extract, vigna radiata seed extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 14 moreWorks well
“Leaves skin looking dewy, glowy, and hydrated.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, glycine soja seed extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Glycine soja seed extractWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa bran water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran waterWater~11–16%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.3–1.9%
Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAlpha-arbutin~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinNiacinamide~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideMethyl gluceth-20~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Panthenol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyglycerin-3~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Trehalose~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseGlyceryl glucoside~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerArginine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateGlucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCoix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coptis japonica root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractHordeum distichon extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractTriticum vulgare seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Vigna radiata seed extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bean extract that in theory might help to reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are missing
More about Vigna radiata seed extractZea mays kernel extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Ingredient list view
Oryza sativa bran water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Alpha-arbutin, Niacinamide, Methyl gluceth-20, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Trehalose, Glyceryl glucoside, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Arginine, Disodium edta, Sorbitan isostearate, Glucose, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Oryza sativa extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Vigna radiata seed extract, Zea mays kernel extract
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| Beauty of JoseonGlow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-ArbutinYOUR PRODUCT | AbibRed Effect Serum 1.05 Pump | SinozAnti-Dark Spot Serum | Queen Natural New York7in1 White and Bright Super Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 81% | 80% |
| Price | $16.99 | $19.60+$2.61 | — | $20.99+$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Lactic Acid | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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