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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel

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Beauty of Joseon

Red Bean Water Gel

moisturizer · 99.9 ml · Skincare

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 58-ingredient list, with glycerin, vitamin c and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Red Bean Water Gel

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin C

    An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Beta-glucan

    A soothing, hydrating polysaccharide.

  • Peptides

    Signal ingredients used in firming and anti-ageing formulas.

  • Allantoin

    A soothing, softening ingredient.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

58 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 41,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
  5. 5Methyl TrimethiconeSilicones
  6. 6Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
  7. 7Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  8. 8Tromethamine
  9. 9Glyceryl Glucoside
  10. 10C12-14 Alketh-12
  11. 11MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  12. 12Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
  13. 13Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  14. 14Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
  15. 15EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  16. 16BetaineBetaine is a naturally occurring, gentle compound that attracts and holds water, mainly…
  17. 17PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  18. 18AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
  19. 19Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  20. 20Polyquaternium-51
  21. 21Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  22. 22Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  23. 23Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
  24. 24Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
  25. 25GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
  26. 26Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  27. 27Beta-Glucan
  28. 28Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
  29. 29Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  30. 30SucroseSucrose is ordinary table sugar, a simple sugar made of glucose and fructose. In…
  31. 31Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
  32. 32Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  33. 33Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  34. 34TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  35. 35Cyanocobalamin
  36. 36GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
  37. 37SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
  38. 38Glutamic AcidGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
  39. 39Aspartic Acid
  40. 40Leucine
  41. 41Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  42. 42Alanine
  43. 43Lysine
  44. 44ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  45. 45Tyrosine
  46. 46Phenylalanine
  47. 47ProlineProline is an amino acid, a building block of protein. In skincare and haircare it…
  48. 48Threonine
  49. 49Valine
  50. 50Isoleucine
  51. 51HistidineHistidine is an amino acid, one of the small building blocks that make up proteins. In…
  52. 52Cysteine
  53. 53Methionine
  54. 54Phosphoric AcidPhosphoric acid is a mineral acid used in small amounts to adjust a product's pH,…
  55. 55Ascorbic AcidAscorbic Acid is a form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant that helps brighten and…
  56. 56sh-Oligopeptide-1
  57. 57sh-Oligopeptide-2
  58. 58sh-Polypeptide-1

Source: Beauty of Joseon product page, beautyofjoseon.com/products/red-bean-water-gel, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsMethyl Trimethicone (#5), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#13), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#14)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel fragrance-free?

Yes. Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Vitamin C, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Beta-glucan.

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