Beauty of Joseon
Red Bean Water Gel 100 ml – Oil-Balancing Gel Moisturiser For Oily & Combination Skin
- £15.21
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Regular price
£16.90 - Save 10%
What is it?
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel is a lightweight, oil-free gel cream designed for oily and combination skin that still needs proper hydration.
It’s packed with 44% Haenam red bean extract, rich in saponins that help absorb excess sebum, support pore care and boost elasticity, plus a triple peptide complex to soften the look of fine lines and keep skin looking bouncy.
Humectants like glycerin, betaine, panthenol, glyceryl glucoside and beta-glucan pull water into the skin, while soothing ingredients (allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate) keep things calm and comfortable. The texture is a refreshing jelly that sinks in fast, minimises shine and leaves skin soft, not sticky.
Who is it for?
✔ Oily and combination skin
✔ Normal / balanced skin that gets shiny in the T-zone
✔ Skin with visible pores, excess sebum or congestion
✔ Those seeing first signs of ageing (fine lines, loss of bounce) but who hate heavy creams
✔ Sensitive and fragrance-reactive skin looking for an alcohol-free, fragrance-free gel moisturiser
If Dynasty Cream is your winter jumper, Red Bean Water Gel is your breathable summer shirt – especially if you get shiny but still feel dehydrated underneath.
Why you’ll love it
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44% Haenam red bean for sebum + pore care
Red bean extract (Haenam red bean, rich in saponins) helps absorb excess sebum, refine the look of pores and support skin elasticity, making it ideal for oily and acne-prone skin types. -
Peptide complex for bounce and fine lines
A trio of peptides – SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1 – work on skin firmness, elasticity and early wrinkles, helping skin look fresher and more “poremized” (less stretched). -
Hydration without heaviness
Humectants like glycerin, butylene glycol, betaine, glyceryl glucoside, glucose, sucrose and beta-glucan deliver water into the skin so it feels plump and hydrated, while the gel format keeps the finish fresh and non-greasy. -
Soothing, barrier-friendly support
Panthenol, allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, beta-glucan and polyquaternium-51 help calm irritation, support the barrier and reduce post-cleanse tightness – important if you’re also using actives for acne or pigmentation. -
Subtle brightening + antioxidant boost
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C derivative) and tocopherol (vitamin E) provide antioxidant support and a gentle brightening effect, helping with dullness and uneven tone over time. -
Truly sensitive-skin-friendly base
The formula is alcohol-free, fragrance-free and essential-oil-free, which is rare for products aimed at oily/acne-prone skin – a big plus if your skin reacts easily.
Free-from / Ethics
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Alcohol-free
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Fragrance-free & essential-oil-free
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Oil-free gel texture (no heavy occlusives)
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Cruelty-free brand
AM & PM – Moisturiser step
- Prep your skin
Cleanse, then use toner/essence and any serums.
Skin can be slightly damp for better spread and absorption.
- Apply the gel
Take around a pea to 10p-coin size amount for face (a little more for neck).
Dot over forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, then spread in thin layers.
- Massage & finish
Gently glide and tap for 30–60 seconds until it fully absorbs.
Focus on T-zone and areas where you’re more oily or have visible pores.
- AM finishing step
In the morning, follow with broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 as your last step.
- PM usage
Use as your main night moisturiser on oily/combination skin.
If you’re very dehydrated, you can layer a slightly richer cream just on dry patches over the top.
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Tips to get the most out of it
- Ideal as a summer moisturiser or “too-hot-for-cream” season, especially for oily/combination skin.
- Works well in routines with retinoids or BHA – keep this as your calming, hydrating cream step.
- If you’re very oily, try using this alone in the morning and a slightly richer cream only at night.
Patch-test first. Every skin is different – dab a small amount behind your ear or on your jawline and wait 24 hours before full use.
Full Ingredients (INCI)
Phaseolus Angularis (Red Bean) Seed Extract (441,000 ppm), Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, C12-14 Alketh-12, Maltodextrin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-51, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Sucrose, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1.
Key Ingredients Explained
Haenam Red Bean Extract (Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract – 44%)
Rich in saponins and antioxidants; helps absorb excess sebum, support pore care, and improve skin elasticity and overall skin health – ideal for oily, acne-prone complexions.
Peptide Complex (SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8)
Signal peptides that help support collagen, elasticity and smoother texture, softening the look of fine lines and giving skin a firmer, bouncier appearance over time.
Humectant Hydration Blend (Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glucose, Sucrose, Beta-Glucan)
A mix of water-binding ingredients that pull moisture into the skin and keep it there, preventing that tight, dehydrated feeling that often coexists with oiliness.
Panthenol, Allantoin & Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Soothing and barrier-supportive ingredients that help calm irritation, reduce redness and improve comfort, perfect if you’re using active treatments or have reactive skin.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate + Tocopherol (Vit C & E)
Gentle vitamin C derivative + vitamin E that provide antioxidant protection, subtle brightening and support against environmental stress, helping dull, tired skin look more even over time.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Light emollient rich in linoleic acid that helps support the lipid barrier and prevent moisture loss, without making the gel feel heavy or greasy.
We dispatch all orders within 1 business day (Monday–Friday) from our London, UK base via Royal Mail Tracked.
- UK Standard £3.99: Royal Mail Tracked Standard Delivery (2-3 working days from dispatch) Free on orders over £30
- UK Express £5.50: Royal Mail Tracked First Class Delivery (1-2 working days from dispatch)
- EU: £9.99 (3–7 working days) – Free on orders over €80
Please note: EU orders may be subject to local VAT or handling fees upon delivery, depending on your country’s customs rules.