Beauty of Joseon
Calming Barrier Serum
A serum with green tea leaf water, niacinamide, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and panthenol. This profile follows the current Calming Barrier Serum listing, rather than an older Calming Serum formula.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water | ScentToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Methylpropanediol | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Moisture bindingMoisture support | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Sodium Acrylic Acid/MA Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Carbomer | Formula stabilityGel textureTexture | |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Coptis Japonica Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Phytate | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Malachite Extract | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Lactococcus Ferment Lysate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Fructooligosaccharides | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycolipids | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Chloride | Formula bodyScentTexture | Adds bulk to a formula. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Calming Barrier Serum — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00