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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

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Beauty of Joseon

Ginseng Essence Water

serum · 150 ml · Skincare

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: none. It clears all 12 ingredient flags we check.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Ginseng Essence Water

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Allantoin

    A soothing, softening ingredient.

Full ingredient list, decoded

24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 4PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
  5. 5NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  6. 61,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
  7. 7Panax Ginseng Root Water
  8. 8HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
  9. 9Glyceryl GlucosideA sugar-based humectant made by linking glucose with glycerin. Its main job is to draw…
  10. 10PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  11. 11Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  12. 12AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
  13. 13Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA plant-derived salt made from glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.…
  14. 14AdenosineAdenosine is a natural nucleoside made of adenine and ribose, used in skincare mainly…
  15. 15Dextrin
  16. 16Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
  17. 17Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  18. 18GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
  19. 19Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
  20. 20Panax Ginseng Root ExtractA plant extract made from the root of Asian ginseng, Panax ginseng, used mainly to…
  21. 21Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
  22. 22EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  23. 23Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate
  24. 24Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…

Source: Beauty of Joseon product page, beautyofjoseon.com/products/ginseng-essence-water, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water fragrance-free?

Yes. Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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