Beauty of Joseon
Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
A hydrating serum by Beauty of Joseon — featuring Arbutin (fades dark spots) and Niacinamide (reduces redness).
32 of 32 ingredients identified
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Category breakdown
Humectant · 8Other · 5Antioxidant · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Soothing · 4Active · 3Emollient · 1Preservative · 1Surfactant · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Arbutin + NiacinamideGlyceryl Glucoside + NiacinamideCoix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract + NiacinamideCoix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract + GlycerinOryza Sativa (Rice) Extract + Niacinamide
Full ingredient breakdown
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An aqueous extract from rice bran containing water-soluble vitamins, ferulic acid, and amino acids used as a lightweight humectant and skin-brightening agent.
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A gentle brightening agent that inhibits pigment formation.
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A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
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A methyl glucoside ethoxylate (20 ethylene oxide units) used as a gentle humectant that provides lasting hydration with a non-tacky finish.
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Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
11
A trimer of glycerin used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that hydrates and improves the feel of cosmetic formulas.
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A sugar-based humectant that holds water and helps skin resist dehydration stress.
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A glucose-based humectant that hydrates and supports the skin's own moisture-management systems.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.
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A simple sugar humectant that draws moisture into the skin and serves as a substrate for skin-microbiome-friendly formulations.
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Job's Tears (hatomugi) seed extract, a staple J-beauty botanical valued for calming, hydrating and mild brightening effects on dull or rough skin.
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A botanical root extract used to calm and soothe irritated skin.
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Extract from the seeds of Glycine soja (soybean), distinct from soy oil or protein. Contains saponins, isoflavones, and polyphenolic antioxidants.
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An extract from the whole grain of two-row barley (Hordeum distichon) containing beta-glucans, ferulic acid, and polyphenols used for antioxidant and conditioning effects in skincare.
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Extract from Oryza sativa (rice); provides ferulic acid, gamma-oryzanol, and saccharides for antioxidant protection and brightening. One of the foundational ingredients in K-beauty and J-beauty.
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An aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract from sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) rich in lignans and polyphenols, used in cosmetics for antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits, distinct from the fatty seed oil.
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An extract from the seeds of Triticum aestivum (common wheat) containing phytosterols, lipids, and antioxidant compounds that condition and support the skin barrier.
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An extract from mung bean (Vigna radiata) seeds containing flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, used in K-beauty for antioxidant, soothing, and oil-balancing properties.
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An extract from the kernels of corn (Zea mays) containing polyphenols, carotenoids, and ferulic acid, used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.