Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Hydroxyethyl urea + 11 moreStrong evidence
“Deep Hydration from within & Antioxidant Protection Formulated with rice extract and rice amino acids, this toner enhances antioxidant and moisturizing effects, providing deep hydration that prevents inner skin dryness and keeps your skin comfortable and moisturized all day long.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneDipotassium glycyrrhizateLimited evidence
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-blemishKaolin, Centella asiatica extractWeak evidence
“The sebum control powder helps absorb sebum and care for pores, making it beneficial for red or acne-prone skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea, Microcrystalline celluloseStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ficus carica fruit extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract + 4 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methylpropanediol~5.7–8.6%
Propanediol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Glycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~1.7–2.5%
Polymethyl methacrylate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateOryza sativa extract~1.3–1.9%
- 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 extractCoptis japonica root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractUlmus davidiana root extract~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePanthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxyethyl urea~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaAluminum chlorohydrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation. Can create a temporary tightening effect on the skin
More about Aluminum chlorohydrateButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.15–0.6%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateKaolin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDextrin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinCeramide np~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolRice amino acids~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Rice amino acidsIngredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polymethyl methacrylate, Oryza sativa extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Aluminum chlorohydrate, Butylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium citrate, Kaolin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Citric acid, Dextrin, Ceramide np, Tocopherol, Rice amino acids
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Beauty of JoseonGlow Replenishing Rice MilkYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN&LABVitamin B Hydrating Gel Cream | Krave BeautyMochi Berrier Moisture Cream | NATUREKINDSuper Barrier Urea 5 Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $9.00 | $12.78+$3.78 | $42.31+$33.31 | $14.70+$5.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Vitamin B12 (Synthetic) | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Beauty of Joseon - Glow Replenishing Rice Milk" can work well for skin moisturization.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Beauty of Joseon" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 9.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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