For oily skin, the hardest moisturiser to find is one that provides genuine hydration without adding even a hint of heaviness, greasiness, or unwanted shine. The Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel achieves exactly this — a lightweight, instantly absorbed water gel moisturiser formulated around 44% Haenam red bean extract (the highest possible concentration of this ingredient) to deliver refreshing hydration while actively managing the excess sebum that makes oily skin uncomfortable and makeup difficult to wear. Red bean — specifically the Haenam variety of Phaseolus angularis, cultivated in the nutrient-rich soils of South Korea's Haenam region — is exceptionally rich in natural saponins, plant compounds with a documented ability to absorb excess sebum from the skin's surface without disrupting the moisture balance. This is the key distinction of red bean as a skincare ingredient: it manages oiliness through absorption rather than stripping, leaving the skin balanced and comfortable rather than dry and tight. Alongside the red bean extract, the formula contains a Peptide Complex (SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, and SH-Polypeptide-1) — three growth-factor-supporting peptides that help maintain the skin's natural vitality, support elasticity, and target the appearance of wrinkles. Beta-glucan, panthenol, and allantoin provide additional soothing and hydrating support. The gel texture is non-comedogenic, vegan-certified, and absorbs so completely that it feels almost as if nothing has been applied — which is precisely the point.

What's Special About Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel 100ml

• 44% Haenam Red Bean Extract: The highest concentration of red bean in any moisturiser — rich in natural saponins that absorb excess sebum without stripping, leaving oily skin balanced, comfortable, and shine-free.
• Triple Peptide Complex: SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, and SH-Polypeptide-1 support the skin's growth factors, elasticity, and youthfulness — adding genuine anti-ageing activity to an oily skin moisturiser.
• Weightless, Non-Greasy Water Gel: The formula absorbs instantly and completely, leaving no residue, heaviness, or added shine — the essential quality for any moisturiser intended for oily skin types.
• Non-Comedogenic & Vegan-Certified: Tested to not clog pores and free from animal-derived ingredients.
• Inspired by Joseon Dynasty Heritage: Beauty of Joseon draws on the historical use of red bean by Korean noblewomen for cleansing and sebum management — a centuries-old beauty ingredient in a modern, optimised formula.

Other Details

• Skin Type: Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract (44%), Triple Peptide Complex (SH-Oligopeptide-1, -2, SH-Polypeptide-1), Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Allantoin
• Skin Concerns: Excess Sebum, Oiliness, Dehydration, Fine Lines
• Key Ingredients: Oily, Combination
• Variant: 100ml