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Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit vs Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit

Buy the Anua kit if you want a complete cleansing routine: an oil cleanser, a foam cleanser and a brightening serum in one box. Buy the Beauty of Joseon kit if you want treatment and daily protection instead: a full-size Dynasty Cream, a Glow Serum, eye serum and a sunscreen. Anua leans on double cleansing plus niacinamide and tranexamic acid for dullness and dark spots. Beauty of Joseon leans on ginseng, rice and probiotics for tone and barrier care, and it includes sun protection the Anua set lacks.

  • Choose the Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit if you want a full cleanse-first routine with a dedicated oil cleanser and a brightening serum for dark spots and dullness.
  • Choose the Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit if you want a treatment-led set with a full-size cream, a serum, eye serum and a sunscreen for uneven tone.

Prices

  • Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit: $32.99 at Shiloh Outfitters (checked today)
  • Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit: $42.14 at StyleVana (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit is $9.15 cheaper than the Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
Anua
Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit

Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit

$32.99at Shiloh OutfittersChecked 2 h ago
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Pros
  • Complete cleanse-first routine in one box
  • Large 200 ml oil cleanser for makeup and sunscreen removal
  • Serum combines 10% niacinamide with 4% tranexamic acid
  • Unscented foam cleanser suits sensitive skin
Cons
  • No moisturizer or sunscreen included
  • Cleansing oil ingredient list includes fragrance despite the fragrance-free claim
  • Serum actives can irritate skin new to niacinamide or TXA
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit (5 items)

Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit

Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit (5 items)

$42.14at StyleVanaChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Full-size Dynasty Cream is the centerpiece
  • Includes a sunscreen for daily UV protection
  • Eye serum and Glow Serum cover tone and fine lines
  • Ginseng, rice and probiotics suit dry or barrier-stressed skin
Cons
  • No cleanser, so you still need one
  • Small 40 ml essence water and 10 ml eye serums are travel sizes
  • Niacinamide in the Glow Serum is not paired with tranexamic acid

What separates them

Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner KitBeauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit
Routine stepsOil cleanser, foam cleanser and serum: a cleanse-and-treat routineEssence water, eye serum, serum, cream and sunscreen: a treat-and-protect routine
CleansingIncludes a 200 ml oil cleanser and a foam cleanser for double cleansingNo cleanser in the kit
Sun protectionNo sunscreen includedIncludes Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
Brightening actives10% niacinamide with 4% tranexamic acid in the serumNiacinamide in the Glow Serum, plus rice and probiotics
MoisturizerNo cream or moisturizer in the setFull-size 50 ml Dynasty Cream
Eye careNoneTwo 10 ml Revive Eye Serum tubes
FragranceMarketed as fragrance-free, though the cleansing oil ingredient list includes fragranceNo fragrance claim made for the kit
Skin focusAcne, dullness and dark spotsUneven tone and barrier care

Price history

$45.00$32.99
Nov 2Nov 10
  • Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit: lowest $32.99 on Nov 10 at Shiloh Outfitters.
  • Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit: lowest $42.14 on Nov 9 at StyleVana.

Prices at every store

Anua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner Kit

  • Shiloh OutfittersNew

    In stock

    $32.99Checked 2 h ago
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  • Wild loom SkinNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $38.25Checked Nov 9
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  • LOOKFANTASTICNew

    In stock

    $39.23Free shippingChecked 2 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by mrdestre (98.5% positive, 694 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $35.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit

  • StyleVanaNew

    In stock

    $42.14Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Natty WomenNew

    In stock

    $145.00Checked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecAnua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner KitBeauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit
Active IngredientsNiacinamide, ArbutinNiacinamide (Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics), Ni…
Product TypeSetSet
Primary Skin ConcernAcneUneven Tone
Applicable Body AreasFaceSkin
Net Volume200 ml (Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil)30 ml (Glow Serum)
Net Weight1.32 LB0.5 kg
Formulation FormSerum, Foam (cleansing foam), Oil (cleansing oi…Sunscreen (Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics), Seru…
Formulation TypeSerum, CleanserSunscreen (Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics), Seru…
Formulation ConsistencyDelicate light foamLightweight (Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics)
Highlighted IngredientsHeartleaf, Niacinamide, QuercetinolProbiotics, Rice
Typical UsersUNISEXUNISEX
Skin TypeAll skin types, Combination skin—
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SpecAnua 3-Step Glass Skin Beginner KitBeauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit
Primary BenefitCleansing—
Highlighted BenefitsBrightening—
Secondary Skin ConcernDullness—
For FaceYes—
Formulation SubtypeOil-based remover (Cleansing Oil), Cream cleans…—
Free OfFragrance-free—
ScentUnscented—
ScentedNo—
IngredientsNiacinamide, Arbutin, Heartleaf Extract, TXA—

What reviewers say

Beauty of Joseon Skincare Essential Kit

Owners of the individual Beauty of Joseon products praise the Relief Sun for its light finish and the Dynasty Cream for cushiony hydration. The Glow Serum draws mixed feedback: some see brighter tone, others find it sticky or irritating.

What people mention
  • Sunscreen finishPraisedUsers say the Relief Sun sinks in quickly and leaves no white cast.
  • HydrationPraisedThe Dynasty Cream and Ginseng Essence Water are described as plumping and comfortable.
  • Glow Serum textureMixedSome find it brightening, others say it is sticky and slow to absorb.
  • BreakoutsCriticisedA few oily and sensitive users report clogged pores or irritation from the serum and cream.

Questions and answers

Which kit is better for acne-prone skin?
The Anua kit. It pairs a non-comedogenic oil cleanser with a foam cleanser to remove sebum and makeup, and its serum targets dark spots left by breakouts. Introduce the serum slowly if your skin is sensitive.
Which one includes sunscreen?
Only the Beauty of Joseon kit. It includes Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics. The Anua kit has no sunscreen, so add one to your routine.
Which is better for dry skin?
The Beauty of Joseon kit. The full-size Dynasty Cream and the ginseng essence water focus on moisture and barrier care. The Anua kit has no moisturizer.
Do I need both kits?
No. They overlap little: Anua covers cleansing and brightening, Beauty of Joseon covers treatment and protection. Pick one and fill the gaps with a separate moisturizer or cleanser.
Which lasts longer?
The Anua kit, because its 200 ml oil cleanser and 150 ml foam cleanser are full sizes used twice daily. The Beauty of Joseon kit mixes full-size cream with small essence and eye serum sizes.
Is the Anua serum strong?
It has 10% niacinamide and 4% tranexamic acid, which is a solid brightening dose. Start every other night and patch test first, especially if your skin stings easily.

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Application Method
Add water to create a paste-like consistency
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ContentNiacinamide, Tranexamic Acid—
Protection Level—UV protection