Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha-Arbutin — Reddit Reviews
Updated August 27, 2026
Alpha-arbutin brightens and evens skin tone; some find it drying.
What the community says
A rice and alpha-arbutin serum focused on brightening and evening skin tone. It suits those with dullness or hyperpigmentation but can be drying, requiring added moisturization. Not ideal for very dry or sensitive skin prone to irritation.
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Backed by 24 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 59 mentions across 24 threads
Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha-Arbutin on Reddit, in one place — 24 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“-the ordinary ‘niacinamide+zinc serum OR beauty of joseon “glow deep serum”
Positive
“this has been my main routine:”
Positive
“i kind of alternate products but this has been my main routine”
Positive
“Beauty of joseon glow deep serum: good consistency, hydrating but did not suit me.”
Cautionary
“developed textured patches.”
Cautionary
“About me: ... primary skin concerns have always been hyperpigmentation, texture, dryness...”
Cautionary
“2. Beauty of Joseon glow deep serum”
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“5. Beauty of Joseon glow deep serum”
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“I know this routine has a lot of niacinamide but it seems to be working so I’m just rolling with it!”
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“their sunscreen and glow deep serum…honestly all their serums, my dry sensitive skin loves it.”
Positive
“The dynasty cream and the glow deep rice serum!”
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“Glow Deep Serum! My skin brightened a significant amount. Noticed it when I didn’t use it for a few weeks.”
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“Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep serum helped with my PIH more than most”
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“but a lot of people report it didn't do anything for them.”
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“Honestly can't agree with your premise. It's very much YMMV.”
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“BOJ deep glow serum”
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“In the AM I do my hydrating barrier repair routine.”
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“BOJ deep glow serum, Vanicream facial moisturizer, Illiyoon ato cream, and Haruharu Wonder Airyfit sunscreen.”
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