Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
Summary of Reviews
Beauty of Joseon's Glow Deep Serum is a viscous, hydrating serum that smooths on easily, absorbs quickly, and leaves a glow, though one creator notes it may not fade dark spots. Kelly Driscoll (k-beauty specialist) recommends it for acne-prone skin with hyperpigmentation, crediting 2% niacinamide and betaine salicylate for clearing pores, but warns thicker texture may not suit all oily types. Life by Cat praises it as a pre-makeup hydrator but warns it runs out fast.
Full Reviews
Positive
- “This is just a really good hydrating serum”7:16–7:21
- “I ran through it like water, so be aware that you do go through this really fast”7:19–7:23
- “I already have a new one. No regrets on that matter. I really enjoy it”7:28–7:35
- “I like to apply it before makeup just to give me a glow, hydration, to the skin. Highly recommended”7:36–7:42
- Source: Beauty empties: products I finished and would repurchase - Jul 23, 2026
- “This is one of my favorite serums to recommend for acne-prone skin, particularly acne-prone skin that deals with hyperpigmentation”14:19–14:23
- “This is actually an amazing solution in one bottle”14:52–14:57
- “2% of niacinamide, that's the brightening superhero in this”15:15–15:20
- “Betaine salicylate is going to give you that gentle effect that over time will help to clear out your pores”16:21–16:25
- “When I started using this, I was like, why is my acne going away? Why are my clogged pores starting to smooth out and disappear?”16:10–16:15
- “It hits multiple pain points for acne-prone or congested skin”16:32–16:37
- “It does have a kind of a thicker medium slightly moisturizing kind of texture”16:37–16:41
- “Not every oily skin type is going to appreciate this”16:49–16:56
- Source: Best K-Beauty Under $20: Fragrance-Free & Worth It - May 14, 2026
- “They are all very amicable products. They work well with everything else that I've tried on top of it”
- Source: Everything I Bought in the Sephora Sale... Tested! - Jul 4, 2026
- “I think I will put in maybe worth the hype”8:49–8:54
- “It is a lovely hydrating moisturizing serum”10:25–10:31
- “The texture of it is more viscous than the Seika ampule. It's not going to run down your arm”10:28–10:33
- “It smooths over the face easily, absorbs quickly, doesn't feel tacky, and it just nourishes and adds a nice glow”10:41–10:45
- “I can't speak about whether it does do much to fade dark spots”10:53–10:58
- Source: I rated 10 viral K-beauty products: overhyped or amazing? - Nov 12, 2025
Mixed / Negative
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.3 / 5 from 3 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Hydrating (2)
- ⚠ may not suit oily skin (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- facial serum
- Finish
- dewy
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Alpha Arbutin, Rice Bran Water
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