Comparison
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 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.
VT Cosmetics
CICA Reedle Shot 100This 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.
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 vs from €24).
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
- Dry
- Normal
- Combination
- Sensitive
- All
- Dull
- Hyperpigmentation
- Uneven Tone
- Pore Care
- Exfoliation
- Skin Texture
- Rice
- Arbutin
- Niacinamide
- Spicule Microneedling
- Exosome
- Centella Asiatica
- Genuinely gives a glow
- Affordable
- Beginner-friendly
- 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
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 + …"
CICA Reedle Shot 100
VT COSMETICS CICA Reedle Shot 700, Spicule Microneedling ...
"Rest assured, it contains 'cica reedle' for soothing benefits."
VT COSMETICS Collagen Reedle Shot 100 Serum, Pink Skin ...
""Gentle but effective" "...as fine lines or anything and it’s been a month but it still works for uneven skin tone." "...I’d say patch test first, but in my experience, it’s been gentle, effective, and totally worth it."
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 vs from €24).