Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Ginseng Essence Water is a essence from Beauty of Joseon. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Niacinamide. The brand lists 24 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
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. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Panax Ginseng Root Water | ScentSkin protectionToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. 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. |
| 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. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Adenosine | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Dextrin | AbsorbingBindingFormula bodyFragrance supportTexture | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glucose | Fragrance supportMoisture binding | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Attracts and holds water. |
| Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SofteningSkin protectionToning | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Panax Ginseng Berry Extract | Skin conditioningSkin protection | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Ginseng Essence WaterChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:25.975220+00:00