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Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin vs VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100

Two serums that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the side by side: what makes each one different and who each one suits best.

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin

Beauty of Joseon

Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin

The cult-status glow serum: 60% rice bran water + 2% alpha-arbutin + niacinamide. Lit-from-within hydration.

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VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100

VT Cosmetics

CICA Reedle Shot 100

This serum utilizes spicule microneedling technology for pore care and exfoliation, aiming to improve skin texture and achieve "glass skin". It contains exosome and Centella Asiatica for added benefits.

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Choose Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin if

  • Your main concern is Dull or Hyperpigmentation.
  • You have Dry or Normal skin.
  • You want Rice, Arbutin, Niacinamide in the formula.
  • You prefer the lower price (from €17.00 vs from €23.93).

Choose CICA Reedle Shot 100 if

  • Your main concern is Pore Care or Exfoliation.
  • You have All skin.
  • You want Spicule Microneedling, Exosome, Centella Asiatica in the formula.

At a glance

Category
Serum
Serum
Price
from €17.00
from €23.93
Skin types
  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Combination
  • Sensitive
  • All
Targets
  • Dull
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Uneven Tone
  • Pore Care
  • Exfoliation
  • Skin Texture
Key ingredients
  • Rice
  • Arbutin
  • Niacinamide
  • Spicule Microneedling
  • Exosome
  • Centella Asiatica
Pros
  • Genuinely gives a glow
  • Affordable
  • Beginner-friendly
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Cons
  • Light fragrance
  • Not strong enough for stubborn melasma alone
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How to use
Apply 2–3 drops after toner, AM and PM. Always follow with SPF in the AM.

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.

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FAQ

What is the main difference between Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin and VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100?

Both are serums. Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin focuses on Dull and Hyperpigmentation, while VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 targets Pore Care and Exfoliation. Ingredient wise, Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin leads with Rice and Arbutin; VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 uses Spicule Microneedling and Exosome.

Can I use Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin and VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100 together?

They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.

Which one is cheaper, Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin or VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100?

Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €17.00 vs from €23.93).

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha Arbutin

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VT Cosmetics CICA Reedle Shot 100

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