Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Radiance Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 60) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Salvia sclarea extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
12 of 12 community members would buy it again.
This product was my holy grail after failing every water based cleanser for dry skin. ALL of them left my skin worse than before. This cleanser gets sunscreen off better than waterproof cleansers, but also leaves my skin hydrated. And I love that it has no fragrance and doesn't irritate my very sensitive skin. A++ product for me
This is the loveliest makeup remover. It does such a good job taking off my makeup without having to use a cotton pad or towel to wipe any excess off. Just lightly rub onto skin and eyes and rinse. I love the texture, I love the feeling it gives me after, overall just a very luxurious balm. It also cleans out my sebaceous filaments :)
Really gentle and great at removing makeup and helping to reduce texture from sebaceous filaments. My skin always feels soft and smooth after use, it’s not at all stripping.
Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.5–6.8%
- 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 triglycerideBeeswax~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePolysorbate 60~1.9–2.8%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateWater~0.6–1.4%
Oryza sativa bran water~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran waterButylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
- 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 glycolHyacinthus orientalis extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractBorago officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactobacillus ferment~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentLavandula angustifolia water~0.1–0.4%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Beeswax, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Oryza sativa bran water, Butylene glycol, Hyacinthus orientalis extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Borago officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Lavandula angustifolia water, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Beauty of JoseonRadiance Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | Indeed LabsWatermelon Melting Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $15.20 | $16.93+$1.73 | $16.47+$1.27 | $8.37−$6.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Vitamin E | Polyglycerin-3 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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