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BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water

BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water

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Brand
BEAUTY OF JOSEON
Size
40ml
Scent
Fragrance-free formula
Skin type
All, incl. sensitive & mature
Item form
Liquid
Texture & finish
Light, watery; sinks in fast, non-sticky
Product benefits
Hydrates, brightens and balances
Active ingredients
Ginseng root water 80%, niacinamide 2%, adenosine 0.04%
Special ingredients
Panthenol, ginseng berry extract, sodium hyaluronate
When to use
AM & PM, first step after cleansing
Free from
Fragrance Free, Drying Alcohol Free, Silicone Free
Claims
SCPN Notified, CPNP Notified
Made in
Made in Korea

About this item

  • 80% ginseng root water: a Korean beauty staple treasured for centuries helps skin look brighter and more energised.
  • Brightens with 2% niacinamide: helps even skin tone, keep oil in check and strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Smooths fine lines: adenosine 0.04% helps soften their look while calming and soothing skin.
  • Light, fast-absorbing essence: hydrates without stickiness and preps skin so serums and creams work better.
  • Balanced for all skin types: suits dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin; fragrance-free with no drying alcohol.
£5.97(£14.93/100ml)
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  • Fragrance Free
  • Drying Alcohol Free
  • Silicone Free
  • Made in Korea
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Description

BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water brings gentle hydration to your daily skincare routine. This light, nourishing essence features 80% ginseng root water to help your skin feel soft, smooth, and balanced. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like niacinamide and adenosine, it works to brighten your complexion while supporting your skin's natural moisture. Perfect for all skin types, this essence helps you achieve that healthy, calm glow without any heavy or sticky feeling. Add this simple step after cleansing to give your skin the daily care it deserves.

The Magic of Ginseng for Your Skin

Ginseng has been treasured in skincare for hundreds of years, and for good reason. This special root helps wake up your skin and bring back its natural glow. The BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water uses 80% ginseng root water as its star ingredient. This helps boost blood flow to your skin, making it look brighter and more alive. Ginseng also helps your skin make more collagen, which keeps your face feeling firm and smooth.

When you use this essence daily, you may notice smaller-looking pores and fewer fine lines over time. The ginseng in this formula works gently to balance your skin – not too oily, not too dry. It's like giving your skin a daily drink of exactly what it needs to stay healthy. Plus, the light texture sinks in fast, so you can get on with your day without any sticky feeling.

Key Ingredients That Help Your Skin

This essence combines thoughtfully chosen ingredients that work together to help your skin look and feel its best. Niacinamide (2%) helps even out skin tone and keeps oil in check, making it great for most skin types. It also helps strengthen your skin's natural barrier, so it can better protect itself day after day.

Adenosine (0.04%) is known for its calming touch, helping to smooth the look of fine lines while soothing your skin. The formula also includes:

  • Glycerin to lock in moisture
  • Panthenol to soothe and soften
  • Licorice root extract to brighten and calm
  • Sodium hyaluronate to deeply hydrate

Each ingredient was picked to be gentle yet effective, helping your skin without harsh chemicals or strong fragrances.

How This Essence Helps Different Skin Types

One of the best things about the Ginseng Essence Water is how it works for so many skin types. If your skin feels dry, the deep hydration helps bring back moisture and comfort. For oily or combo skin, it adds just the right amount of hydration without making you look shiny. Even sensitive skin can enjoy this essence, as the formula is free from common irritants.

In winter, it helps shield your skin from dry indoor heat. During summer, it provides light moisture that won't feel heavy in humidity. Year-round, it helps keep your skin in balance – not too dry, not too oily, just right. The essence creates the perfect base for the rest of your skincare, helping your serums and creams work even better.

Simple Steps to Use This Essence

Adding the BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water to your routine is easy. After washing your face, pour a small amount (about the size of a quarter) onto your palms. Gently press the essence into your skin, starting from the center of your face and moving outward. You can use your fingertips to tap it in for better absorption.

For best results, use morning and night after cleansing and before your other skincare steps. You can apply it two ways:

  • With clean hands: Press gently into skin for a direct application
  • With a cotton pad: Swipe softly across face for a refreshing effect

Wait about 30 seconds for it to sink in, then follow with your serums, moisturizer, and sunscreen (in the morning). This essence creates the perfect canvas for the rest of your skincare to work its best.

The Difference You'll Feel and See

From the first use, you'll notice how the Ginseng Essence Water makes your skin feel fresh and alive. The watery texture sinks in fast, leaving no sticky feeling behind – just soft, smooth skin. Many people notice their skin feels more plump and hydrated right away.

With regular use over a few weeks, you may see:

  • More even-looking skin tone
  • A natural, healthy glow
  • Smoother-feeling texture
  • Less visible pores
  • Better balance between dry and oily areas

The gentle formula works with your skin, not against it. It helps support your skin's natural processes rather than forcing harsh or quick changes. This makes it perfect for those who want healthy, happy skin for the long term.

Treat your skin to the gentle care it deserves with BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water. Feel the difference as this light, nourishing formula helps bring out your skin's natural glow. Add this simple step to your daily routine and watch your skin transform into its healthiest, happiest version. Your journey to calm, balanced skin starts with just a few drops – try it today and see the glow for yourself!


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How to Use

Begin by cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser. You may choose to apply a toner if desired. Dispense the essence onto your hands or a cotton pad and gently pat onto your face, focusing on areas requiring hydration. Follow with water-based and oil-based serums, then finish with a moisturizer and sunscreen during the day. For optimal results, incorporate this essence into your morning and evening skincare routines. Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep it out of reach of children and pets. A 150ml bottle typically lasts 2 to 3 months with daily use, depending on application amount and frequency.

Ingredients

Ingredients List

Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propandiol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aqua, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng (Asian Ginseng) Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA

Key Ingredients

Ginseng, Niacinamide, Adenosine

Disclaimer: Ingredients may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. For the most current and accurate list, always refer to the product packaging.

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Ginseng root water 80% · Niacinamide · 150 ml

The first step is eighty percent ginseng.

An essence-toner that opens your routine with 80% ginseng root water — deep, watery hydration with the nutrition of Korea's most treasured root, gentle enough for sensitive skin and light enough to layer.

First-step essenceDeep hydrationSensitive-skin friendly
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Essence 150ml BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water

What does it do?

Quiet work, done first.

What a good essence does before anything else touches your skin.

Hydration that lingers

Ginseng root water and glyceryl glucoside help skin drink in moisture and hold onto it for hours.

Tone, gently evened

Niacinamide supports the look of an even, balanced tone with daily use.

A better base

The refreshing watery texture sinks in within seconds, prepping skin so serums and creams layer beautifully.

What's in it?

Hanbang, poured into a bottle.

Ginseng in four forms — water, extract, berry and ferment — supported by modern hydrators.

80%

Ginseng root water

The base of the formula — abundant moisture and nutrition for dry, tired-feeling skin.

01

Niacinamide

Helps care for the look of skin tone and supports the moisture barrier.

02

Glyceryl glucoside

A hydration helper that supports moisture retention, with panthenol and hyaluronate alongside.

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Best forDry, dull or sensitive-feeling skinTired, dry-feeling skinSoftens rough texture, brightens dull tone and supports elasticityBrightens tone, refines the look of pores and supports the skin barrierHydrates, firms and smooths the look of fine linesSoothes sensitivity, supports the barrier and adds glow
Formula focusGinseng root water 80% + niacinamideGinseng root water 63% + snail mucin 3%Bifida ferment lysate 42%, Galactomyces ferment filtrate 21%, NiacinamideGalactomyces ferment filtrate 92%, Niacinamide 5%Fermented black rice extract, hyaluronic acid, red ginseng extractBifida ferment lysate, niacinamide, panthenol
ExperienceRefreshing watery essenceBouncy water-gelLightweightLight, watery textureLightweight, non-stickyLight
Routine roleFirst step after cleansingNourishing serum stepAM & PM, serum stepAM & PM, after cleansing and toningAM & PM, at the serum stepAM & PM, after toner
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water - experience

How does it feel?

Watery, not sticky.

A featherlight essence that sinks in fast, layering easily under the rest of your routine without any tacky residue.

TextureWatery
FeelFast-absorbing, non-sticky
FinishHydrated, not tacky

Is it for you?

For skin that wants a gentler start.

One quiet step after cleansing, morning and night.

  • Dry and sensitive-feeling skin
  • Anyone starting a K-beauty layering routine
  • Dull, tired-looking skin that wants a glow
  • All skin types, morning and evening
Combination skin where one product never balances both zones

It’s a lightweight, watery essence that absorbs almost instantly without any of that annoying sticky residue … The 2% Niacinamide is amazing for balancing my T-zone oiliness while the 80% Ginseng Root Water keeps my drier areas deeply nourished … Even when my skin is feeling a bit sensitive, this never stings.

Toners that leave mature, sensitive skin feeling taut

I have dry sensitive mature skin but this is gentle enough for daily use. I often find toners make my skin feel taut but not this one … my skin feels much more hydrated.

Give your routine a first step worth keeping.

BEAUTY OF JOSEON Ginseng Essence Water £5.97