Beauty of Joseon
Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
A calming serum by Beauty of Joseon — featuring Niacinamide (reduces redness).
30 of 30 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Category breakdown
Solvent / vehicle · 6Soothing · 6Other · 5Humectant · 4Antioxidant · 4Active · 1Exfoliant · 1Surfactant · 1Preservative · 1Emollient · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Propolis + Centella AsiaticaBetaine Salicylate + NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate + NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate + GlycerinCentella Asiatica + Niacinamide
Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A bee-derived resin extract with soothing and antioxidant properties.
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A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
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A salt of betaine and salicylic acid (CAS 17671-53-3) used as a mild BHA exfoliant in Korean skincare; provides keratolytic and pore-clearing activity with significantly less irritation than free salicylic acid.
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Neem flower extract used to soothe and condition the skin.
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An extract of holy basil (tulsi) leaves rich in antioxidant and soothing compounds.
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Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
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An extract of turmeric root rich in curcumin, offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.
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An extract of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) rich in polyphenols such as flavanols that provide antioxidant and soothing benefits; distinct from the seed-specific extract form.
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A mineral-rich red algae extract used to hydrate and condition the skin.
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A water- or glycol-based extract from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves that retains soothing and mild antimicrobial properties from terpinen-4-ol, polyphenols, and flavonoids, with a lower allergen load than the steam-distilled essential oil.
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A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.
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An extract from the seeds of Lotus corniculatus (bird's foot trefoil), used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent with mild antioxidant and soothing properties.
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1,8-Octanediol is a straight-chain C8 aliphatic diol used as a humectant and multifunctional preservative booster with inherent antimicrobial properties, distinct from 1,2-octanediol (caprylyl glycol).
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.