PRODUCT REVIEW
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
sorbeth-30 tetraoleate
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
sorbitan sesquioleate
2.6% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Skin is left feeling clean and clear without feeling dry or with the risk of clogging pores. 210ml / 7.1 fl oz
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
2.6% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
eclipta prostrata extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
User reviews (6)
Recommend
6 reviews
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How well does it work against blemishes?
1 review
Poor
Excellent
How stripping does it feel?
5 reviews
Squeaky clean feeling
Not stripping
How well does it remove makeup?
4 reviews
Doesn't remove makeup
Removes light makeup
Removes waterproof makeup
How would you describe the foam?
6 reviews
No foam
Light foam
A lot of foam
How would you describe the smell?
4 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
2.6% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
eclipta prostrata extract
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
corallina officinalis extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
cetyl ethylhexanoate
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
sorbeth-30 tetraoleate
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Ingredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Panax ginseng seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta prostrata extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Amber powder, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Bixa orellana seed oil, Panax ginseng berry extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Butylene glycol, Water, 1,2-hexanediol
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