Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha-Arbutin — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 3, 2026
Niacinamide brightening serum praised for texture and glow; some report dryness and breakouts.
What the community says
A lightweight serum blending niacinamide, alpha arbutin, and rice extract for brightness and hydration. Users with dry or acne-prone skin sometimes find it overly drying or irritating. Its formula suits layering but may not significantly fade hyperpigmentation for everyone.
What this means for you
Backed by 23 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Brightens and evens skin tone while adding a dewy finish
- Lightweight and comfortable texture, layers well under moisturizers
- Contains niacinamide and alpha arbutin for targeted brightening benefits
Watch out for
- Can cause dryness and irritation, especially on sensitive or dry skin
- Some users experience breakouts or textured patches while using it
- Results on hyperpigmentation and acne scarring are inconsistent or minimal
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Real Reddit threads — 64 mentions across 23 threads
Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha-Arbutin on Reddit, in one place — 23 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”
Positive
“5. Beauty of Joseon glow deep serum”
Positive
“I know this routine has a lot of niacinamide but it seems to be working so I’m just rolling with it!”
Positive
“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!”
Positive
“Glow Deep Serum! My skin brightened a significant amount. Noticed it when I didn’t use it for a few weeks.”
Positive
“Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep serum helped with my PIH more than most, but a lot of people report it didn't do anything for them.”
Positive
“I've actually heard from tons of people sensitive to vitamin c that alpha arbutin is what helps them”
Positive
“Therefore, I'm trying to build an ultimate product guide to help myself and others find the best PIH products for their skin.”
Positive
“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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