Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum vs The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Beauty of Joseon gives a more radiant glow. The Ordinary is the absolute budget champion for oil control.
How They Compare
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Which One Is For You?
Two amazing products, two different vibes ✨
- You want that lit-from-within Korean beauty radiance
- You love propolis and honey-based skincare ingredients
- You want a serum that brightens and hydrates at once
- You need to tame excess oil and shine throughout the day
- You want effective skincare at the absolute lowest price
- You prefer a straightforward single-ingredient approach
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Two of the most hyped affordable serums in skincare right now, coming from very different beauty traditions. Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum combines propolis extract with niacinamide for a formula that does something magical — it controls oil while simultaneously making your skin glow. The propolis adds a honey-like nourishing quality that pure niacinamide serums cannot match, and the texture feels silky and pleasant on the skin. The Ordinary Niacinamide is the minimalist icon — it does one thing and does it well, controlling oil and reducing the appearance of blemishes at a price that makes it almost disposable. Where the two diverge is in what they give back. Beauty of Joseon makes your skin look luminous and healthy. The Ordinary makes your skin look mattified and controlled. If you want glow and nourishment alongside your oil control, Beauty of Joseon is the more complete product. If you purely want to manage oil and blemishes at the lowest possible cost, The Ordinary remains the undisputed budget king.