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Beauty of Joseon

Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream

Category
Moisturiser
Fragrance-free

How to use

Apply as the last step of your morning and evening routine over cleansed (and toned/serum-treated) skin. It contains niacinamide and honey extract; patch-test first if your skin is reactive. There are no exfoliating acids or retinoids in the formula, but wear a daytime SPF as part of any general skincare routine.

Ingredients

Listed in the order shown on the packaging.

  1. Water
    1
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Solvent

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  2. Glycerin
    2
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  3. Hydrogenated Polydecene
    3
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Solvent Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  4. 1,2-Hexanediol
    4
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Solvent

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  5. Niacinamide
    5
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Soothing

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  6. Squalane
    6
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  7. Butylene Glycol
    7
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Solvent

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  8. Propanediol
    8
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Solvent

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  9. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
    9
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  10. Cetearyl Olivate
    10
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Emulsifier

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  11. Sorbitan Olivate
    11
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Emulsifier

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  12. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
    12
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emulsion stabiliser Viscosity controlling Film forming

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  13. Xanthan Gum
    13
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Viscosity controlling

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  14. Panax Ginseng Root Water
    14
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  15. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
    15
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emulsion stabiliser Viscosity controlling Film forming

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  16. Tromethamine
    16
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Buffering

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  17. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
    17
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  18. Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
    18
    Worth knowing

    What it does

    Emollient Skin conditioning Viscosity controlling

    Concerns to know

    • Potentially pore-clogging

      Rated comedogenic in common references; may contribute to congestion for acne-prone skin.

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  19. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
    19
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emulsion stabiliser Viscosity controlling Film forming

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  20. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water
    20
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  21. Ethylhexylglycerin
    21
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Preservative

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  22. Adenosine
    22
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Soothing

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  23. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
    23
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Solvent Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  24. Disodium EDTA
    24
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Chelating agent

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  25. Hyaluronic Acid
    25
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  26. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
    26
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  27. Sodium Hyaluronate
    27
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  28. Honey Extract
    28
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Skin conditioning Soothing

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  29. Ceramide NP
    29
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Barrier & hydration support

      A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.

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  30. Hydrogenated Lecithin
    30
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emollient Emulsifier Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  31. Japanese Goldthread Root Extract
    31
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  32. Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
    32
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  33. Cocoa Seed Extract
    33
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Antioxidant

      Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.

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  34. Goji Berry Fruit Extract
    34
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Antioxidant

      Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.

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  35. Dextrin
    35
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emulsion stabiliser Viscosity controlling Film forming

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

      No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.

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  36. Phellinus Linteus Extract
    36
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Antioxidant

      Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.

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  37. Baikal Skullcap Root Extract
    37
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant Soothing

    Concerns to know

    • Antioxidant

      Offers antioxidant activity that helps defend the skin against everyday oxidative stress.

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