Is Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum Safe During Pregnancy? #

This page uses the current MamaSkin product export to show which Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum and related BOJ serums are easier to keep in pregnancy and which ones deserve more caution.

Quick summary: In our database, Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum and related BOJ serums include lower-risk options alongside formulas that score more cautiously depending on the full ingredient list.

Why some Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum and related BOJ serums may not be recommended during pregnancy #

The score differences usually come from added actives, SPF filters, exfoliating acids, or retinoids. Formulations can change by region and batch, so check the exact label each time you buy.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: Glow Serum is a reasonable pregnancy-friendly BOJ serum in the current export.
• Use with caution: some brightening or sunscreen-adjacent BOJ products that score differently.
• Avoid: the retinal products and highest-concern serum outliers.

Safe BOJ serum options and pairings (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide (score 79) - the exact serum queried here.
• Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Skin Barrier Serum (score 99) - same-brand alternative if barrier support is the priority.
• Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol (score 99) - stronger option for easily irritated skin.
• Beauty of Joseon Revive Repair Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin (score 99) - another low-fuss serum option.
• Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream (score 99) - easy moisturiser partner after serum.

Products to use with caution #

Want the full list? These are example products from our current snapshot, not every product we track. In the MamaSkin app you can search and scan many more products, including full brand ranges.

• Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Arbutin (score 58, medium risk) - similar name, more cautious score.
• Beauty of Joseon Rice Radiance Serum (score 58, medium risk) - another serum that deserves a separate check.
• Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ (score 58, medium risk) - good reminder that BOJ serum-format SPFs are not all scored the same way.

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum : Ginseng + Retinal (score 26, high risk) - retinal product and not a pregnancy-safe alternative.
• Beauty of Joseon Revive Under Eye Patch: Ginseng + Retinal (score 26, high risk) - same retinal issue in a different format.
• Beauty of Joseon Plum Blossom Skin Renewal Serum (score 26, high risk) - serum outlier that should be avoided.

Ingredient watchlist from our library #

• Formulation changes: always check the exact label when you repurchase.
• Retinoids and stronger actives: these are common reasons products move out of the safe-leaning group.
• Product-level scoring matters more than brand reputation alone.

How to use these picks #

• AM: keep the routine simple and pair your core product with a plain moisturiser and sunscreen if relevant.
• PM: use the calmer products from the same brand or category and avoid layering too many actives.
• If your skin is reactive: introduce one change at a time and re-check the exact product name.

FAQs #

• Is Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum safe during pregnancy? Yes. In the current export it sits in the low-risk group.
• Is BOJ Glow Serum safer than Glow Deep Serum? Yes in the current export. The two serums do not currently score the same.
• Can I use Glow Serum with Dynasty Cream while pregnant? Yes. That is one of the easier same-brand pairings to keep.

Important notes #

• Formulations can change by region and batch. Check the label each time you repurchase.
• This guide is informational only and not medical advice.

Related reading #

• Best Pregnancy-Safe Beauty of Joseon Products for 2026
• Is Beauty of Joseon Safe During Pregnancy?
• Is Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Safe During Pregnancy?

References #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• American Academy of Dermatology on pregnancy skin care: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/pregnancy/skin-care/skin-care-pregnancy
• FDA sunscreen basics: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun

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