Beauty of Joseon Pore Firming Serum (Red Bean PDRN+Peptide) 30ml
Description
Quiet, unfussy, and the first thing you repurchase.
PDRN, high enough on the list to say so.
What this serum does
A 30 ml serum built around PDRN, formulated to soften the surface, hold water in the surface and calm the look of redness.
Niacinamide, near the top of the list
Niacinamide sits at number 5 of 27 — an ingredient list runs in order of quantity, so that is among the largest part of what is in the bottle.
You can check it against the full list further down.
Key ingredients
| Ingredient | What it is, and what it is used for |
|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Nicotinamide (vitamin B3). Studied for signalling to skin cells rather than sitting on top; studied for evening out tone; studied for breakout-prone skin. |
| Adenosine | Purine nucleoside. Studied for signalling to skin cells rather than sitting on top. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | Extract of Centella asiatica, whole plant. Used to calm irritation; used to slow oxidation, in the formula and on skin; used to pull in water and hold it. |
| Squalane | Saturated hydrocarbon, hydrogenated squalene. A material skin already contains, so it reads as its own; used to soften by filling the gaps between surface cells. |
| Ceramide NP | Ceramide 3. A material skin already contains, so it reads as its own. |
| Butylene Glycol | Diol. Used to pull in water and hold it; dissolves the rest so the formula stays one liquid. |
| Glycerin | Polyol. A material skin already contains, so it reads as its own; used to pull in water and hold it. |
| Sucrose | Disaccharide. Listed as sweetener, humectant. |
| Coptis Japonica Root Extract | Extract of Coptis japonica root (goldthread). Listed as skin-conditioning agent (miscellaneous). |
| Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract | Extract of Dioscorea japonica root (Japanese yam). Listed as skin-conditioning agent (miscellaneous). |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Hydrogenated phospholipid. Used to soften by filling the gaps between surface cells; keeps oil and water from separating. |
| Carbomer | Cross-linked polyacrylic acid. Sets how thick it is; stops the mix separating over time. |
How the formula works together
Three groups of ingredients are doing the work here. Emollients and lipids — Squalane, Ceramide NP and Hydrogenated Lecithin — sit on top and slow how fast that water leaves. Humectants — Butylene Glycol and Glycerin — draw water into the surface. Centella Asiatica Extract works on the look of redness.
Humectants and emollients and lipids are the pairing that matters here: water pulled in by one, held there by the other. That is the difference between skin that feels comfortable an hour after application and skin that feels comfortable at bedtime.
Who it is for
Labelled for all skin type.
How to use it
- After toner, apply an appropriate amount evenly over the face.
- Gently pat until fully absorbed.
Details
| Size | 30 ml |
| Made in | Korea |
| Skin type | All Skin Type |
| Ingredients | 27, published in full below |
Full ingredient list
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth 20, 1,2 Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycereth 26, Squalane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fig Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium DNA 50ppm, Red Bean Extract 50ppm, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Ceramide NP, Beta Glucan, Sucrose, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate 2.5ppm
In label order, unedited.
Shipping
Ships from Korea.
Product details
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