Beauty of Joseon
Dynasty Cream
A cream moisturiser with glycerin, niacinamide, squalane, rice bran water and ginseng root water. The current official formula also lists hyaluronic acid ingredients and Ceramide NP.
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. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SofteningSkin conditioningScentDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| 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 | |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | SofteningSkin conditioning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SofteningMixing oil and waterFormula stabilitySlip and feel | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Olivate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| 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. |
| Panax Ginseng Root Water | ScentSkin protectionToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydrogenated Coconut Oil | SofteningSkin conditioning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | Moisture bindingTexture | Attracts and holds water. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water | Scent | |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Honey Extract | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Coptis Japonica Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Dextrin | AbsorbingBindingFormula bodyFragrance supportTexture | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Phellinus Linteus Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | Moisture bindingComfortAstringent | Attracts and holds water. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Dynasty Cream — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00