Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel

Beauty of Joseon

Red Bean Water Gel

face moisturizer

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
63%
Combination (dry)
63%
Balanced
93%
Combination (oily)
77%
Oily
77%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel is a lightweight moisturizer, specifically designed for oily skin and absorbs easily into the skin, maintaining its natural water-oil balance. With 44% red bean extract, it effectively absorbs excess sebum, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and revitalized. In addition to its red bean extract, this water gel also contains a peptide complex, which helps to improve the appearance of wrinkles, giving you smoother, younger-looking skin. Its lightweight texture makes it perfect for layering under makeup, ensuring that your skin stays hydrated throughout the day.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
AHA Neuropeptides Recombinant peptides Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Red Bean Water Gel

Overview

Red Bean Water Gel is a lightweight moisturizer from Beauty of Joseon, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 56 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Betaine.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Allantoin, Beta-glucan and Glyceryl Glucoside.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 33 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 15 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 9 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (7)

Supporting ingredients (49)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin 1,2-hexanediol Methyl Trimethicone Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Tromethamine Glyceryl Glucoside Sodium C12-14 Sec-pareth-8 Carboxylate Maltodextrin Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Betaine Allantoin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Polyquaternium-51 Xanthan Gum Disodium Edta Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Glucose Sodium Citrate Beta-glucan Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Sucrose Caprylyl Glycol Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Tocopherol Cyanocobalamin Glycine Serine Glutamic Acid Aspartic Acid Leucine Alanine Lysine Arginine Tyrosine Phenylalanine Proline Threonine Valine Isoleucine Histidine Cysteine Methionine

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 56 ingredients on the label.

13
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

7
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

4
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Bean, Phaseolus angularis, Leguminosae

2 Water Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
3 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
8 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-Hydroxy-1-(Hydroxymethyl)ethyl

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Health Science Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
  • Antioxidants, February 2020, pages 1–20
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2012, pages 29–39
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, May 2012, pages 192–199
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, C12-14-isoalkyl ethers, sodium salts (7 mol EO average molar ratio)

11 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.

Silicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups

Silicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
16 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
17 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
18 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
20 Polyquaternium-51 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Hydration
21 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

22 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Dioscorea japonica, Dioscoreaceae

25 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
26 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trisodium citrate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists primarily of d-glucose, maltose and maltodextrins

Oil Control Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Polysaccharides, 2015, pages 1, 867-1, 892
  • https://wwwresearchgatenet/profile/Nattaya-Lourith/publication/284290859_Biopolysaccharides_for_Skin_Hydrating_Cosmetics/links/5900547daca2725bd71e8f2a/Biopolysaccharides-for-Skin-Hydrating-Cosmeticspdf
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2011, pages 17S-39S
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, ePublication
29 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

30 Sucrose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sucrose

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
31 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
33 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
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35 Glycine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2009, pages 327-345
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
37 Glutamic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Malaysian Applied Biology, May 2018, pages 113–117
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153-158
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2013, pages 41S-64S
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, June 2003, pages 1, 023-1, 029
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)

Anti-Aging Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, January 2021, pages 333-341
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017, pages 14-17; and July 2010, pages 20-31
  • Annals of Dermatology, February 2016, pages 129-132; and August 2015, pages 376-382
  • International Journal of Dermatology, January 2014, pages 93-99
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • Skin Research and Technology, August 2008, pages 376-380
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 24, 2005, pages 51-111
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aspartic acid

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Leucine

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
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  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alanine

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • Marine Drugs, March 2018, ePublication
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Lysine

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Arginine

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Biobased Surfactants (Second Edition), 2019, pages 413-445
  • Scientific Reports, February 2016, pages 1-10
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-35
  • Journal of Advanced Research, July 2010, pages 169–177
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2005, page 139
  • Wound Repair and Regeneration, November-December 2003, pages 419-423
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Phenyl-L-alanine

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • https://pubchemncbinlmnihgov/compound/Phenylalanine
  • https://wwwsciencedirectcom/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/phenylalanine
  • Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, July 2018, pages 709-718
  • British Journal of Dermatology, June 2012, pages 16-19
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry, December 2018, pages 5, 512-5, 527
  • PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2009, pages 327-345
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid

Hydration
51 Histidine Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Histidine

Anti-Aging Soothing
52 Cysteine Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Cysteine

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

DL-methionine

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids

55 Sh-oligopeptide-2 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Active, Peptide

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

It is a single chain recombinant human peptide,produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Insulin-Like Growth Factor used as such or adapted to the production host.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

sh-Polypeptide-1 is a single chain synthetic human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of the human gene which codes for Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 288 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Red Bean Water Gel?

PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS SEED EXTRACT, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, BETAINE, PANTHENOL, ALLANTOIN, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, DIOSCOREA JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, SODIUM CITRATE, BETA-GLUCAN, HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, SUCROSE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, GLYCINE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ASPARTIC ACID, LEUCINE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ALANINE, LYSINE, ARGININE, TYROSINE, PHENYLALANINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, VALINE, ISOLEUCINE, HISTIDINE, CYSTEINE, METHIONINE, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1.

What are the active ingredients in Red Bean Water Gel?

PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1.

How do I use Red Bean Water Gel?

Apply the proper amount of this cream on your face at the last stage of your skincare routine, avoiding the eye area. Pat with your fingers to aid absorption.

What skin types is Red Bean Water Gel good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Red Bean Water Gel good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Red Bean Water Gel fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Red Bean Water Gel while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Red Bean Water Gel fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Red Bean Water Gel contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Red Bean Water Gel silicone free?

No — it contains Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Does Red Bean Water Gel contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Red Bean Water Gel paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Red Bean Water Gel?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Red Bean Water Gel?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Red Bean Water Gel have?

It lists 56 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Red Bean Water Gel?

Beauty of Joseon, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Beauty of Joseon
Country
Korea

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