Beauty of Joseon
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin is a serum from Beauty of Joseon. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Alpha-Arbutin. The brand lists 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water | Scent | |
| 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 | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Alpha-Arbutin | AntioxidantLighteningSkin conditioning | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Used to lighten the shade of skin or hair. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Moisture bindingMoisture support | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Polyglycerin-3 | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Trehalose | Moisture bindingMoisture support | Attracts and holds water. Helps support the skin's water content. |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | Film formingSkin conditioning | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BindingFormula stabilityFilm formingFragrance supportLight stabilityTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| 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. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Arginine | Skin conditioningScent | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Glucose | Fragrance supportMoisture binding | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Attracts and holds water. |
| Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Coptis Japonica Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract | Skin protection | Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract | Skin conditioningExfoliating textureAbsorbingFormula body | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. |
| Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract | Skin conditioningSmoothingComfort | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps give skin a smoother surface feel. |
| Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract | pH controlDetanglingFragrance supportSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Helps reduce tangles in hair. |
| Vigna Radiata Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract | BindingFormula body | Helps ingredients hold together. Adds bulk to a formula. |
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- Beauty of Joseon: Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-ArbutinChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:26.445507+00:00