Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream for acne-prone skin
Niacinamide
Panax Ginseng Water Root
Sodium Hyaluronate
Squalane
Rice Bran WaterAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for combination skin, as niacinamide helps regulate sebum and glycerin provides hydration, though more potent oil-controlling ingredients could enhance results for your acne and breakouts.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, which you will notice, but lacks targeted ingredients to directly address your acne concerns.
- The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is highly praised for achieving a dewy and plump "glass skin" appearance, making it ideal for dry or dehydrated skin needing barrier support. The reformulated fragrance-free version is appreciated for its gentle hanbang ingredients. However, users with acne-prone or oily skin should be cautious as some have experienced breakouts due to the inclusion of coconut oil.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “Saved my dry winter skin”
- “Skin feels bouncy and moist all day”
- “Eliminated my dry patches overnight”
- “Feels like a drink of water for my face”
Gentle, fragrance-free Often Mentioned
- “Love that the new formula has no scent”
- “Great for my sensitive skin, no irritation”
- “Soothing and calming on redness”
- “Finally a luxury cream without strong perfume”
Glass skin glow Often Mentioned
- “Gives me that chok-chok dewy look”
- “Leaves my skin looking plump and radiant”
- “Perfect for achieving the glass skin effect”
- “Makes my face glow under makeup”
Sticky finish Often Mentioned
- “Leaves a sticky film that doesn't go away”
- “Hair sticks to my face after applying”
- “Too tacky to wear during the day”
- “Feels heavy and sticky on my combo skin”
Unique texture Sometimes Noted
- “Has a fun stringy, bouncy consistency”
- “Feels fancy and elegant to apply”
- “Melts into the skin beautifully”
- “Rich but doesn't feel heavy on dry skin”
Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Broke me out in cystic acne”
- “Clogged my pores immediately”
- “Contains coconut oil, avoid if acne-prone”
- “Gave me whiteheads on my forehead”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “Hate dipping my fingers in the jar”
- “Wish it came in a pump or tube”
- “Spatula is annoying to keep clean”
- “Jar feels unsanitary after a while”
Not enough hydration Rarely Noted
- “Not occlusive enough for very dry winters”
- “My skin felt tight again after a few hours”
- “Need to layer it with an oil for it to work”
- “Lighter than expected, more like a gel-cream”
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Questions and answers
How well does Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream work for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizer works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as niacinamide helps control oil and glycerin provides hydration, though other products fit this skin better. To better target acne and breakouts, a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and specific blemish-fighting extracts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
This cream works for acne-prone skin because niacinamide helps regulate oil and glycerin provides hydration. However, a product of this type needs more potent oil-controlling ingredients and targeted blemish-fighting agents to best fit this skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
What does Niacinamide do for acne-prone skin?
Niacinamide helps acne-prone skin by reducing both inflamed and uninflamed breakouts and calming redness. It is also very helpful for keeping oily skin balanced by cutting down on excess oil production, and it is well tolerated by most people.
What does Panax Ginseng Root Water do for acne-prone skin?
Panax Ginseng Root Water helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing redness and swelling while fighting the bacteria that can cause breakouts. It may also help keep pores clear and balance the skin so it feels smooth and comfortable.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning routine before sunscreen, and as the final step in the evening. It provides safe hydration and soothing for your skin, though an acne-prone skin type needs more potent oil-controlling and targeted blemish-fighting ingredients for better results.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the moisturizer. This helps keep skin hydrated and calm while minimizing dryness and irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. Daily application helps keep skin hydrated and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin since reviewers frequently report that it leads to breakouts. Acne-prone skin works best with targeted oil-controlling ingredients to keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body, but the skin around your eyes is much thinner and more delicate than facial skin. While this moisturizer is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, a product for the eye area needs lightweight hydrators and soothing agents specifically formulated for thin skin.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Topical 2% niacinamide significantly decreased sebum excretion rate in Japanese individuals and casual sebum levels in Caucasian individuals compared to placebo or baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025Topical gel and cream formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds improved skin hydration, lightening, thickness, roughness, and elasticity in 30 human volunteers over 28 days compared to baseline.
Pharmaceutical Biology, 2012Gel and cream formulations containing rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes increased in vitro antioxidant activity (ORAC values of 20-28 micromol TE/g versus 16-18 micromol TE/g for placebo), enhanced lipid peroxidation inhibition in human sebum by about 1.5 times, and improved in vivo human skin hydration by approximately 3 to 30% depending on the measurement technique.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2011Stirring Nukadoko fermented rice bran beds by hand leads to temporary settlement of microorganisms on human skin with quick shedding.
FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Rice Bran Water, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Water Root, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate Dicaprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Honey Extract, Ceramide Np, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Leuconostoc Radish Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dextrin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Behind this fit score
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