beplain Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum

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Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
52%
Combination (dry)
52%
Balanced
82%
Combination (oily)
88%
Oily
88%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Beplain Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum helps minimize the look of pores while hydrating, smoothing, and refining skin for a clearer, more balanced complexion. This lightweight daily serum combines mung bean extract, niacinamide, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to help improve the appearance of enlarged pores, support skin elasticity, and maintain lasting hydration.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

31 total
AQUA GLYCERIN DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) XYLITOL 1,2-HEXANEDIOL BUTYLENE GLYCOL HYDROXYACETOPHENONE ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER VIGNA RADIATA SEED EXTRACT TROMETHAMINE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT HYDROLYZED MALT EXTRACT HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL ADENOSINE TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE PENTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE PUNICA GRANATUM FLOWER EXTRACT DEXTRIN HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT PHASEOLUS RADIATUS SEED EXTRACT ANANAS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT PRUNUS PERSICA FRUIT EXTRACT VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FRUIT EXTRACT GLYCOGEN ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides

About Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum

Overview

Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum is a lightweight serum from beplain, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

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

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Xylitol, Adenosine and Glyceryl Glucoside.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Dextrin.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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 antioxidant protection 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, silicone-free and microplastic-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 toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

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
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list
  • No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • 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 10 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading 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.

Glycerin

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
Xylitol

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing
Butylene Glycol

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

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
Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

12th 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
Adenosine

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
Pentylene Glycol

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Glyceryl Glucoside

20th 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
Dextrin

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid

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

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

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

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the pineapple, Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

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 (3)

Supporting ingredients (28)

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

Aqua Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Xylitol 1,2-hexanediol Butylene Glycol Hydroxyacetophenone Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract Hydrolyzed Malt Extract Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract Menthoxypropanediol Adenosine Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Pentylene Glycol Glyceryl Glucoside Punica Granatum Flower Extract Dextrin Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Malus Domestica Fruit Extract Prunus Persica Fruit Extract Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Glycogen

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
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

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 "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

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)
No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
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
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.

11
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

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

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
3 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

4 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
5 Xylitol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
  • Advances in Nutrition, January 2019, Supplement, pages S31-S48
  • Experimental Dermatology, March 2018, pages 280-284
  • International journal of Applied Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2017, pages 67-73
  • Acta-dermato venereological, February 2017, pages 182-187
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
6 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
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.

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

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

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
8 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
9 Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

9th 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
10 Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Vigna radiata (L.), Leguminosae

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

11th 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)-

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

12th 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
13 Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

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

Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract is the hydrolysate of Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae, Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

14 Hydrolyzed Malt Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Hydrolyzed Malt Extract obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

15 Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the Pansy, Viola tricolor L., Violaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

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

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

3-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]propane-1,2-diol

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

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

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
18 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

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

L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt

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

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
20 Glyceryl Glucoside Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

20th 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
21 Punica Granatum Flower Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Punica Granatum Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

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

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
23 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
24 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Plant extract
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.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

25 Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Bean, Phaseolus radiatus L., Leguminosae

26 Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the pineapple, Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging
7 scientific references
  • What is Vitamin C and How Does it Benefit Skin?
  • Tranexamic Acid for Skin
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • How to Determine Your Skin Tone and Undertone
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone & Get Your Glow Back
  • How to Have Radiant, Glowing Skin
  • How to Get Dewy Skin Without Makeup
27 Malus Domestica Fruit Extract Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

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

Malus Domestica Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Malus domestica, Rosaceae

28 Prunus Persica Fruit Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Exfoliant, Plant extract, Texture agent

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

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Peach, Prunus persica, Rosaceae

29 Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing, Plant extract

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

Vaccinium Angustifolium Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae

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

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

Glycogen

Hydration
31 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

31st 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

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum?

AQUA, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, XYLITOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, VIGNA RADIATA SEED EXTRACT, TROMETHAMINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED MALT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED VIOLA TRICOLOR EXTRACT, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, ADENOSINE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE, PUNICA GRANATUM FLOWER EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, HYALURONIC ACID, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, PHASEOLUS RADIATUS SEED EXTRACT, ANANAS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS PERSICA FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCOGEN, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.

What are the active ingredients in Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.

How do I use Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum?

After toner, take a proper amount using the dropper. Apply evenly onto skin. Gently massage on skin, following the skin's texture. Use in the morning and evening.

What skin types is Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum good for?

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

Is Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum 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 Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum fungal acne safe?

No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.

Can I use Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum 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 Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum fragrance free?

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

Does Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum contain alcohol?

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

Is Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum silicone free?

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

Does Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum contain essential oils?

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

Is Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum?

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 Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum have?

It lists 31 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Mung Bean Pore Tight-Up Serum?

beplain, a brand based in Korea.

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Country
Korea
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