Comparison
Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum vs Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin
Two serums that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.
Beauty of Joseon
Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha ArbutinThe cult-status glow serum: 60% rice bran water + 2% alpha-arbutin + niacinamide. Lit-from-within hydration.
Choose Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum if
- Your main concern is Pores.
- You have Oily or Acne skin.
- You want Niacinamide 10, Tranexamic Acid 4 in the formula.
- visible fading of marks
Choose Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin if
- Your main concern is Dull or Uneven Tone.
- You have Dry or Normal skin.
- You want Rice, Arbutin, Niacinamide in the formula.
- You prefer the lower price (from €17 vs from €22).
At a glance
- Combination
- Oily
- Acne
- Dry
- Normal
- Combination
- Sensitive
- Hyperpigmentation
- Pores
- Dull
- Hyperpigmentation
- Uneven Tone
- Niacinamide 10
- Tranexamic Acid 4
- Rice
- Arbutin
- Niacinamide
- visible fading of marks
- quick absorbing
- Genuinely gives a glow
- Affordable
- Beginner-friendly
- tingles on first use
- Light fragrance
- Not strong enough for stubborn melasma alone
Ingredient interactions
No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.
What reviewers say
Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum
Effective for Dark Spots
"I've been using this serum for a few weeks now and I've already seen a noticeable difference in my dark spots. They are much lighter and my skin tone looks more even. It's gentle on my sensitive skin too."
Anua Spot Correcting Duo, Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum & Toner ...
"[Lightweight Hydrating Texture] Watery lightweight texture that absorbs easily and leaves skin feeling hydrated, layers well with other skincare, including ..."
Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin
Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum Review: Does It Work?
"Most people tolerate alpha arbutin well (it’s gentler than ), but a small percentage with grain sensitivities can react to the rice, barley, or wheat extracts."
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin - Beauty of Joseon
"oz.(30ml)<br <br <br <br Add to Cart | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Skin Concern | Dark Spots & Uneven Tone | Acne & Pores Sebum | Wrinkles + Dryness | Sensitivity & Blemish | | Key Benefits | Fades Dark Spots | Manages Sebum & Moisture | Skin Vitality + …"
FAQ
What is the main difference between Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum and Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin?
Both are serums. Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum focuses on Hyperpigmentation and Pores, while Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin targets Dull and Hyperpigmentation. Ingredient wise, Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum leads with Niacinamide 10 and Tranexamic Acid 4; Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin uses Rice and Arbutin.
Can I use Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum and Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin together?
They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.
Which one is cheaper, Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum or Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin?
Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €22 vs from €17).