Dynasty Cream

Name: Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
Brand: Beauty of Joseon

moisturiserbudget

Overall score7.3

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

#4Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier

#5Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

Score breakdown

Overall

7.3

Hydration Efficacy6.6

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength3.9

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream stand out

Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.3/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (6.6) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
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Squalane
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

16 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Glycerin #4Niacinamide #5Butylene Glycol #6Cetearyl Alcohol #7Squalane #8Cetearyl Olivate #9Sorbitan Olivate #102-Hexanediol #14Sodium Hyaluronate #15Panthenol #16Allantoin #17Adenosine #18Carbomer #19Arginine #20Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient5
Draws in moisture4
Works on your skin3
Softens and smooths2
Holds the formula together1
Keeps the product fresh1

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