beautyofjoseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30ml

A serum rooted in a centuries-old Korean tradition — propolis, used since the Joseon Dynasty to care for the skin — reformulated at 60% in a modern, lightweight texture. Made for skin that deals with enlarged pores, redness, or shine, it works gently without drying out or disrupting. Best discovered for what it doesn't do: it never weighs skin down.

Texture and ingredients — Propolis extract forms the base of the serum at 60% — a rare concentration that targets hydration and soothes inflamed areas. Niacinamide at 2% regulates sebum production and keeps the skin's oil-water balance in check. BHA (beta-hydroxy acid, 0.5%), oil-soluble by nature, reaches inside the pore to dissolve built-up impurities. Rounding things out: sodium hyaluronate for moisture retention, Centella Asiatica extract for calming, and tocopherol (vitamin E) as an antioxidant. The fluid texture goes on in two to three drops — not as heavy as a gel, not as fleeting as a watery essence.

How to use it — Two to three drops are enough for the whole face, applied after cleansing and before moisturizer. Pat it in — don't rub — to help absorption without disrupting the skin barrier. Morning or evening, in a thin layer, on skin that's still slightly damp to get the most out of the sodium hyaluronate. Combination to oily skin types will find lasting balance; sensitive or redness-prone skin will appreciate the propolis and centella working together.

• Propolis extract 60%: the star ingredient, drawn from a Korean honey-based skincare tradition, known for its hydrating and soothing properties on inflamed skin.
• Niacinamide 2%: regulates sebum production and maintains the skin's hydrolipidic balance, without drying it out.
• BHA 0.5% (betaine salicylate): an oil-soluble exfoliant that gently clears pores with no mechanical irritation.
• 30ml bottle — at 2 to 3 drops per use, it lasts around two months with daily application.
• Leave-on formula, layered between toner and moisturizer in a lightweight skincare routine.