Beauty of Joseon Serum
- Serum
- All
- 1 fl oz
- Uneven
- Better rated than 75%
- More reviewed than 79%
A multi-tasking serum that leans on BHA for pore texture and propolis for calming, worth trying for uneven tone and visible pores but not meant to be layered under other exfoliating actives.
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How it ranks among the 293 serums we track
4.6★ across 1,450 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,450 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
30,000,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A lightweight drop serum combining propolis extract, niacinamide and BHA in a 30 ml alcohol-free bottle. Beauty of Joseon positions it to hydrate, soothe and minimize the look of pores.
Pairing a soothing ingredient like propolis with an exfoliating one like BHA is a common approach in Korean skincare: one calms while the other works on texture and pores. Because BHA is an active exfoliant, this serum sits closer to a treatment product than a pure hydrator, even though hydrating is listed among its benefits.
- Propolis extract plus niacinamide and BHA
- Alcohol free, 30 ml drop bottle
- Targets pores, tone and hydration
- Listed for all skin types
Who it's for
Suited to people who want pore refinement and soothing in one step rather than layering separate products. Anyone already using another BHA or AHA product should be cautious about doubling up on exfoliation.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Combines a soothing ingredient with an exfoliating one
- Alcohol free formula
- Addresses pores, tone and hydration in one step
- 30 ml drop bottle for controlled dosing
- Contains BHA, so it shouldn't be layered with other exfoliants
- No scent information listed
- Drop dispenser may need several presses to cover the full face
Performance notes
Propolis extract is included as a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient, niacinamide works on tone and barrier support, and BHA exfoliates inside pores where it can loosen oil and debris that surface-level AHAs don't reach. The alcohol-free base keeps the formula from adding extra drying on top of the BHA.
Specifications
| Brand | Beauty of Joseon |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 1 fl oz |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All |
| Skin Tone | Uneven |
| Item Form | Drop |
| Key Ingredients | Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, BHA |
| Benefits | Hydrating, Moisturizing |
| Addresses | Hydrating, Pore Minimizing, Soothing |
| Free Of | Alcohol Free |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty of Joseon SerumThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,450 | 4.5 / 5 |
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| mixsoon 8809732910159 Serummixsoon | 4.5 / 5 | 10,127 | 4.5 / 5 |
| medicube 8809982768524 Serummedicube | 4.6 / 5 | 5,103 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Skin1004 8809576261172 SerumSkin1004 | 4.6 / 5 | 31,624 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Beauty of Joseon serums
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What are the key ingredients in this Beauty of Joseon serum?
Propolis extract, niacinamide and BHA.
Is it alcohol free?
Yes, the listing marks it alcohol free.
Can I use it with other exfoliating acids?
It already contains BHA, so combining it with other AHA or BHA products isn't advisable without easing in slowly.