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Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha Arbutin
Beauty of Joseon

Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha Arbutin

Serum · 60 mL

35%$15.60$24.00

Size: 60 mL

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Key ingredients

RiceArbutinNiacinamidePanthenolJojoba Oil

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Full ingredients (32)
  1. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water
  2. Water
  3. Glycerin
  4. Butylene Glycol
  5. 1,2-Hexanediol
  6. Dipropylene Glycol
  7. Alpha-Arbutin
  8. Niacinamide
  9. Methyl Gluceth-20
  10. Panthenol
  11. Polyglycerin-3
  12. Trehalose
  13. Glyceryl Glucoside
  14. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
  15. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  16. Ethylhexylglycerin
  17. Hydroxyethylcellulose
  18. Xanthan Gum
  19. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  20. Arginine
  21. Disodium EDTA
  22. Sorbitan Isostearate
  23. Glucose
  24. Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
  25. Coptis Japonica Root Extract
  26. Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
  27. Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract
  28. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
  29. Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
  30. Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract
  31. Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
  32. Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A bottle of Glow Deep Serum on a cream stone table between golden rice stalks and a dish of rice

Tone-evening + glow

Rice bran water and alpha arbutin in a light, watery serum for brighter, more even-looking skin.

Beauty of Joseon’s brightening serum starts with rice bran water instead of plain water. Alpha arbutin and niacinamide target the look of dark spots and uneven tone, while the watery texture sinks in quickly with no sticky finish.

Rice bran water, first on the list
#1
Rice bran water, first on the list
Alpha arbutin’s place on the list
#7
Alpha arbutin’s place on the list
Niacinamide, right behind it
#8
Niacinamide, right behind it
A clear pool of watery serum beside golden rice grains

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Rice bran water

    The base of the formula. Rich in amino acids and minerals, it boosts moisture for a dewy, glowy finish.

    No. 1 of 32 on the list

  • Alpha arbutin

    The serum’s headline brightener. It helps refine skin tone and targets the look of dark spots.

    No. 7 of 32 on the list

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Evens out the look of skin tone and helps strengthen the skin barrier.

    No. 8 of 32 on the list

  • Panthenol + trehalose

    Hydrators that keep skin soft and comfortable without weighing the serum down.

    No. 10, 12, 13 of 32 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Job’s tears
  • Coptis root
  • Soybean
  • Barley
  • Rice
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Mung bean
  • Corn
A bottle of Glow Deep Serum beside a few clear drops of watery serum

How to use

After toner, best in the evening

  1. 1

    Cleanse

    Cleanse and tone so skin is fresh.

  2. 2

    Drop

    Apply a few drops of serum onto your face.

  3. 3

    Massage

    Massage gently in circular motions until it’s fully absorbed.

  4. 4

    Seal

    Finish with your moisturizer.

Golden rice stalks and two clear drops of serum on cream linen

An even, rice-bright glow

A light serum for evenings when skin looks dull and uneven and needs a quiet reset.

Good to know

  • Beauty of Joseon recommends it for your evening routine, since alpha arbutin can be sensitive to light and heat. If you also use it in the morning, follow with sunscreen.
  • Made for all skin types, especially dull skin and uneven tone. If your skin is sensitive, patch test first.
  • Store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
  • Contains wheat, soybean and sesame seed extracts.
  • Comes in 30 mL and 60 mL.