Beplain Mung Bean Milk Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

Beplain Mung Bean Milk Peeling Gel Versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Gluconolactone and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin.

This exfoliator is formulated around Cellulose to control oil.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Water

Glycerin

Gossypium Herbaceum Powder

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Steartrimonium Methosulfate

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Dipropylene Glycol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Coptis Japonica Extract

Polyglycerin-3

Methyl Gluceth-20

Methyl Gluceth-10

Glycereth-26

Carbomer

Butylene Glycol

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Propanediol

Dextrin

Disodium EDTA

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Sodium Citrate

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Panthenol

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Allantoin

Trisodium Phosphate

Gluconolactone

Xanthan Gum

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Water, Glycerin, Gossypium Herbaceum Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coptis Japonica Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methyl Gluceth-10, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Propanediol, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Citrate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Trisodium Phosphate, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid

Prunus Mume Flower Water

Cellulose

Methylpropanediol

Arginine

Sorbitol

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.

Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.

It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.

Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.

This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.

Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.

Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.

Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.

It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.

Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.

A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.

This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:

On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.

One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).

Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.

You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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