Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin Versus Plodica Youth Up Ampoule
Updated on June 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin 32 ingredients
Plodica Youth Up Ampoule 51 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin 32 ingredients
Plodica Youth Up Ampoule 51 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlpha-Arbutin 2%
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glucose
HumectantCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 68.6%, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin 2%, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glucose, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract
AstringentGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Aestivum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlycine Soja Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglycerin-3, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Triticum Aestivum Peptide, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine, Propanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Glycine Soja Peptide, Avena Sativa Peptide, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosterols, Hydroxyacetophenone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamidePolyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.
Like glycerin, this ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing water to it.
Having moisturized skin helps improve the skin barrier. Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Learn more about Polyglycerin-3This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateGlycine Soja Seed Extract comes from the seed of the wild soybean plant. Wild soybean extract contains fatty acids (linoleic, oleic, linolenic), vitamin E, and antioxidants.
The wild soybean contains soyasaponins, a bioactive compound. Soyasaponins have inflammatory, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial properties. Soyasaponin has also been found to inhibit the melanin-creation process.
Two powerful components found in the wild soybean include genistein and diadzein. These two isoflavones are potent antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. Genistein in particular has been found to prevent redness caused by UV exposure.
One study from South Korea found wild soybean extract to help promote hair growth at the cellular level.
The wild soybean plant is a cousin to the famous soybean that gives us tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja Seed ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin 32 ingredients
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Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin 32 ingredients
Fine, but not amazing
It was okay. No biggie, and definitely won't be buying this again.
Nothing wrong with it per se, I just didn't notice any difference/improvement in my skin.
It has a really nice, light texture though, so application was always pleasant.
I noticed a small difference since I started using this, especially after being in the sun for a while. After, my skin wouldn't be as uneven or burnt, and I think it helped even out my skin tone. Not a huge difference though.
