Seoul® Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin

What it is:
This brightening serum targets pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Made with 68% rice bran water and 2% alpha arbutin, it helps improve skin radiance and overall health.

Key Ingredients:
Rice Bran Water (68%) – A traditional Korean beauty ingredient, rich in amino acids and minerals, that hydrates and nourishes dry skin.
Alpha-Arbutin (2%) – A powerful brightening agent that reduces melanin production, helping to fade dark spots more effectively than beta-arbutin.

Main Ingredients

• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water – Hydrating and brightening base rich in amino acids and antioxidants.
• Water – Solvent used to dissolve other ingredients.

Hydrators & Humectants

• Glycerin – A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
• Butylene Glycol – Helps skin retain moisture and improves product texture.
• Dipropylene Glycol – Moisturizing agent that also helps other ingredients absorb better.
• Polyglycerin-3 – Moisturizing compound derived from glycerin.
• Trehalose – Sugar-derived moisturizer that protects skin from dehydration.
• Glyceryl Glucoside – Boosts skin hydration and elasticity.
• Glucose – A sugar that hydrates and helps maintain skin’s barrier.

Brightening & Active Ingredients

• Alpha-Arbutin – Reduces dark spots and evens skin tone by inhibiting melanin production.
• Niacinamide – Brightens skin, improves texture, and strengthens the skin barrier.
• Panthenol (Provitamin B5) – Soothes, hydrates, and promotes skin healing.

Soothing & Botanical Extracts

• Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract (Job’s Tears) – Soothes and improves skin tone.
• Coptis Japonica Root Extract – Natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
• Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract – Rich in antioxidants; helps improve skin texture.
• Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract – Soothes and conditions skin.
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract – Nourishing, helps brighten and soften skin.
• Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract – Moisturizes and protects skin.
• Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract – Contains nutrients that help with skin repair.
• Vigna Radiata Seed Extract (Mung Bean) – Detoxifying and soothing.
• Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract – Conditions and softens skin.

Texture Enhancers & Stabilizers

• Methyl Gluceth-20 – Conditions skin and provides a silky feel.
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer – Improves texture and thickness.
• Hydroxyethylcellulose – Thickens the formula.
• Xanthan Gum – Natural thickener and stabilizer.
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer – Stabilizes and thickens.

Preservatives & pH Adjusters

• 1,2-Hexanediol – Moisturizing preservative.
• Ethylhexylglycerin – Preservative with skin-conditioning properties.
• Disodium EDTA – Stabilizes the formula by binding metal ions.
• Arginine – Amino acid that helps balance pH and hydrate.
• Sorbitan Isostearate – Emulsifier that helps blend ingredients.

Q: What skin types is it suitable for?
A: Safe for all skin types, especially those with dullness or pigmentation. If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test before use due to the alpha-arbutin.

Q: What products pair well with it?
A: For best results on pigmentation, layer with Revive Serum and Ginseng Essence Water.

Q: Can I use it day and night?
A: Yes, but evening use is recommended as alpha-arbutin can break down with light and heat.

Q: Should I refrigerate it?
A: No need to refrigerate, but keep it in a cool, dark place and use it promptly after opening.

Apply 2–3 drops of the serum to clean, dry skin after toner and before moisturizer. Gently spread it over your face, focusing on areas with uneven tone or pigmentation. Pat lightly with fingertips to enhance absorption. Use consistently for best results, preferably in your evening routine.