Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream vs COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
20%Match
Only 20% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
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acrylates-c10-30-alkyl-acrylate-crosspolymer
adenosine
ammonium-acryloyldimethyltaurate-vp-copolymer
butyleneglycoldicaprylatedicaprate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
carthamus-tinctorius-seed-oil
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
cetearyl-olivate
coptis-japonica-root-extract
glyceryl-acrylate-acrylic-acid-copolymer
honey-extract
hydrogenated-coconut-oil
hydrogenated-polydecene
lycium-chinense-fruit-extract
oryza-sativa-bran-water
panax-ginseng-root-water
phellinus-linteus-extract
raphanus-sativus-seed-extract
scutellaria-baicalensis-root-extract
sorbitan-olivate
Squalane
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
theobroma-cacao-seed-extract
tromethamine
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Shared (13)
1-2-hexanediol
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
dextrin
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
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acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
diethoxyethyl-succinate
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
dimethyl-isosorbide
Ferulic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
glutathione
glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract
madecassoside
methyl-trimethicone
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-acetylated-hyaluronate
sodium-citrate
sodium-hyaluronate-crosspolymer
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
sodium-pyrosulfite
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
When Used Together
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.
SynergyFerulic Acid + Niacinamide
[Class rule] Antioxidants work synergistically — combining multiple provides broader protection.
SynergyGlycerin + Squalane
[Class rule] Humectants pull moisture in, emollients lock it down. Classic hydration layering.