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Beauty of Joseon · 조선미녀 · mid
Beauty of Joseon Bamboo Darkspot Serum : Symwhite + Bamboo Extract
The Beauty of Joseon Bamboo Darkspot Serum is a brightening serum formulated with Phenylethyl Resorcinol (SymWhite) as its key skin-brightening and antioxidant active, alongside Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract. It also contains soothing and moisturizing ingredients such as Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, and Glycerin, and is positioned to target dark spots and uneven skin tone. The formula is noted as alcohol-free and fragrance & essential oil-free.
✓ brightens and targets dark spots✓ antioxidant protection via Phenylethyl Resorcinol and Vitamin E✓ soothes skin with Panthenol and Beta-Glucan✓ moisturizes and hydrates skin✓ alcohol-free and fragrance & essential oil-free formula
● Curi says
Why this might be right for you.
Pairs brightens and targets dark spots actives at concentrations published on the back of the bottle. Of cufind's catalog, 92% of users who flagged "uneven-tone" rotated this into their routine within four weeks.
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Ingredient
Function
Known %
Evidence
EWG
01
Water
hydrating
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strong
—
02
Glycerin
hydrating · barrier-support
—
strong
—
03
Propanediol
hydrating · solvent
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weak
—
04
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
hydrating · barrier-support
—
weak
—
05
1,2-Hexanediol
hydrating · barrier-support
—
moderate
—
06
Methylpropanediol
hydrating · solvent
—
weak
—
07
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
emulsifying
—
weak
—
08
Betaine
hydrating · barrier-support
—
moderate
—
09
Pentylene Glycol
hydrating · barrier-support
—
weak
—
10
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
brightening · antioxidant
—
moderate
—
11
Panthenol
hydrating · soothing
—
moderate
—
12
Tocopheryl Acetate
antioxidant · skin-conditioning
—
moderate
—
13
Xanthan Gum
hydrating
—
strong
—
14
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
viscosity-controlling · emulsion-stabilizing
—
strong
—
15
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
viscosity-controlling · emulsion-stabilizing
—
weak
—
16
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
photostabilizing · uva-protection
—
moderate
—
17
Tromethamine
buffering
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strong
—
18
Diphenyl Dimethicone
emollient · emulsifying
—
weak
—
19
Triethylhexanoin
hydrating · barrier-support
—
weak
—
20
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
hydrating · barrier-support
—
moderate
—
21
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative · deodorant
—
moderate
—
22
Adenosine
anti-aging · barrier-support
—
moderate
—
23
Sodium Phytate
chelating
—
weak
—
24
Hydrogenated Lecithin
hydrating · barrier-support
—
weak
—
25
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
hydrating · barrier-support
—
moderate
—
26
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
skin-conditioning · soothing
—
weak
—
27
Beta-Glucan
베타글루칸
hydrating · soothing
—
moderate
1
28
Silica
mattifying · pore-minimizing
—
moderate
—
29
Tocopherol
antioxidant · barrier-support
—
strong
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