COSRX Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin
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COSRX — Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care SerumFull breakdown →
Beauty of Joseon — Glow Deep Serum: Rice + ArbutinFull breakdown →
| COSRX Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum | Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $25 | $17 |
| Best landed cost | $25 | $17 |
| Rating | ★ 4.4 (650) | ★ 4.6 (6,900) |
| Evidence grade | B | A |
| Korea signal | — | #5 serum · Olive Young Korea |
| Hero ingredients | Alpha-arbutin, Tranexamic acid, Niacinamide | Rice extract, Alpha-arbutin, Niacinamide |
| Best for | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness |
| Skin types | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal, Sensitive |
| Texture | light | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones |
| Fragrance-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✓ |
Our read: Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin carries the stronger evidence grade (A); Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin wins on landed cost. If your concerns match both, evidence is the tiebreaker we'd use.
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