Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleateCan be harsh
“Using Glycine Soja Oil as its base, this oil cleanser dissolves dirt, sebum, make up and SPF from the skin, leaving you with a clean canvas to begin the rest of your routine.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Ocimum basilicum oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
6 of 6 community members would buy it again.
It is very gentle, but only cleanses the pores too lightly, not enough for my large pores. The makeup and sunscreen go on very well.
It leaves the skin feeling soft and clean. I always follow with a second cleanser at night to get extra clean from the day.
Fabulous! I can even use it on my eyes!
Ingredients
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Glycine soja oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCetyl ethylhexanoate~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateIsododecane~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneOlea europaea fruit oil~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCamellia japonica seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilHydrogenated coconut oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Octyldodecanol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolybutene~1.1–1.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater~0.55–1.25%
Tocopherol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSalvia officinalis oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panax ginseng seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.35–0.8%
Corylus avellana seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nigella sativa seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPanax ginseng berry extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Methylpropanediol~0.15–0.55%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractEthyl hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolPanax ginseng extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng extractPanax ginseng leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Isododecane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Tocopherol, Salvia officinalis oil, Panax ginseng seed oil, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Butylene glycol, Panax ginseng berry extract, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panax ginseng root extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Ethyl hexanediol, Panax ginseng extract, Panax ginseng leaf/stem extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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| Beauty of JoseonGinseng Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil | Fancloil | haruharu USBlack Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $20.00 | $16.25−$3.75 | $21.71+$1.71 | $22.00+$2.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Diglycerin | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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