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Beauty of Joseon

Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide

Category
Serum
Barcode
8809657114960
Fragrance-free

How to use

Apply a few drops to clean skin morning and/or evening, before heavier creams. Contains propolis (a bee-derived ingredient) and a mild BHA (betaine salicylate) plus tea tree extract, so patch-test first if you have sensitive skin or known bee-product or salicylate sensitivities. Follow with SPF in the morning.

Ingredients

Listed in the order shown on the packaging.

  1. Propolis Extract
    1
    Worth knowing

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Contact allergen

      Can act as a skin sensitiser for a minority of people; patch test if your skin is reactive.

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  2. Dipropylene Glycol
    2
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Solvent Viscosity controlling

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

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

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  3. Glycerin
    3
    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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  4. Butylene Glycol
    4
    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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  5. Water
    5
    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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  6. Niacinamide
    6
    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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  7. 1,2-Hexanediol
    7
    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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  8. Neem Flower Extract
    8
    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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  9. Neem Leaf Extract
    9
    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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  10. Sodium Hyaluronate
    10
    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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  11. Turmeric Root Extract
    11
    Worth knowing

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Contact allergen

      Can act as a skin sensitiser for a minority of people; patch test if your skin is reactive.

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  12. Holy Basil (Tulsi) Leaf Extract
    12
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant Soothing

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

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

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  13. Cocoa Seed Extract
    13
    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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  14. Tea Tree Extract
    14
    Worth knowing

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Contact allergen

      Can act as a skin sensitiser for a minority of people; patch test if your skin is reactive.

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  15. Centella Asiatica Extract
    15
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Antioxidant Soothing

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

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

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  16. Corallina Officinalis Extract
    16
    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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  17. Bird's-Foot Trefoil Seed Extract
    17
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Skin conditioning

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

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

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  18. Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
    18
    Worth knowing

    What it does

    Emollient Skin conditioning Antioxidant

    Concerns to know

    • Potentially pore-clogging

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

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  19. Betaine Salicylate
    19
    Worth knowing

    What it does

    Skin conditioning Exfoliant

    Concerns to know

    • Potential irritant

      May cause irritation for sensitive skin, particularly at higher concentrations.

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  20. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
    20
    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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  21. Tromethamine
    21
    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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  22. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
    22
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Surfactant 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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  23. Caprylyl Glycol
    23
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant 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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  24. Ethylhexylglycerin
    24
    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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  25. Dextrin
    25
    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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  26. Pentylene Glycol
    26
    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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  27. Octanediol
    27
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Humectant Preservative 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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  28. Tocopherol
    28
    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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  29. Xanthan Gum
    29
    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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  30. Carbomer
    30
    Generally well tolerated

    What it does

    Emulsion stabiliser Viscosity controlling

    Concerns to know

    • Well tolerated

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

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