Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: five checks for propolis, niacinamide and BHA
Learn the Korean serum's ingredient labels, 30/60 mL options, sensitivity precautions, application and daytime sunscreen.
The Korean skincare brand Beauty of Joseon lists Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide in 30 mL and 60 mL options on its global store. Its ingredient list includes propolis extract, niacinamide and betaine salicylate (BHA). Check the actual ingredient label and availability in your own market. Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin is a different product. Statements about calming or pore appearance are brand marketing, not medical treatment or guaranteed outcomes. Lab Muffin's 2023 Beauty of Joseon overview lists the Glow Serum but is sponsored by StyleKorean, not a 2026 formula trial.
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Identify the precise serum and size
Confirm Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide, not Glow Deep Serum with rice and alpha-arbutin. The global brand site lists 30 and 60 mL options; verify your local product label and stock.
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Check propolis allergy and BHA
The official list includes propolis, niacinamide and betaine salicylate. Propolis may trigger contact allergy. Avoid it with a known propolis allergy and follow dermatologist guidance for testing a new product on a small area if you are prone to reactions.
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Dispense 2–3 drops with clean hands
The brand's global instructions say to place two to three drops in your clean palm. Avoid touching the dropper tip to your skin, and start with a modest amount.
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Pat gently and finish with moisturizer
Apply gently to desired areas, lightly pat and follow with your usual moisturizer. The brand's glow and pore statements do not guarantee a particular individual result.
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Use sunscreen in daytime; stop if irritated
The brand allows morning or evening use but advises sunscreen in the daytime because of BHA. Use separate sunscreen as directed. Discontinue for itching, redness, stinging or swelling and seek medical guidance for severe or lasting reactions.
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✦ Helpful tips
- Natural bee-derived propolis can still cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- The two-to-three-drop amount comes from the global brand page; follow your own bottle's directions if different.
ⓘ Keep in mind
- Avoid this serum if allergic to propolis; introduce new actives carefully.
- Use daytime sunscreen separately and seek medical help for significant or persistent reactions.
Original sources 6
These are research sources, not verification of real-world product results.
- Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide ↗Beauty of Joseon global official shop · Source checked 2026-10-29
- Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide ↗Beauty of Joseon Japanese official store · Source checked 2026-10-29
- Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin ↗Beauty of Joseon global official shop · Source checked 2026-10-29
- How to test skin care products ↗American Academy of Dermatology · Source checked 2026-10-29
- Propolis and Beeswax in Cosmetics: A Market Survey and Literature Review on Their Relationship and Role in Allergic Contact Dermatitis ↗Contact Dermatitis, 2026-02-09 · Source checked 2026-10-29
- Best Affordable Skincare: Beauty of Joseon (AD) ↗Lab Muffin Beauty Science, 2023-09-12 · Source checked 2026-10-29