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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide
SerumAcne & Pores, Sebum Control, Redness, Texture
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid mid-tier serum with strong niacinamide and propolis, but low BHA concentration limits exfoliation efficacy. Efficacy score of 4.0 reflects 2% niacinamide (positions 5-6, effective for brightening/sebum control), 60% propolis extract (position 1, excellent soothing/hydration), and synergistic botanicals like centella/turmeric, but betaine salicylate at ~0.5% (position 19) is too low for meaningful pore/texture improvement without confirmed pH 3.0-4.0; no weak derivatives or jar issues boost it higher.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Propolis ExtractGlycerinWaterNiacinamideSodium HyaluronateBetaine SalicylateTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dipropylene GlycolButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolCentella Asiatica ExtractCalophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed OilSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateTromethaminePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateCaprylyl GlycolDextrinPentylene GlycolOctanediolXanthan GumCarbomer
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractLotus Corniculatus Seed Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Ethylhexylglycerin
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