Plum Goodness E-Luminence Simply Supple Cleansing Balm Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm

Plum Goodness E-Luminence Simply Supple Cleansing Balm Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm

This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.

This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Polysorbate 60

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Water

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides

C15-23 Alkane

Glyceryl Stearate

Silica

Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer

Synthetic Wax

Tocopheryl Acetate

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Coco-Glucoside

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

CI 26100

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Phenoxyethanol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, C15-23 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 26100, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

PEG-10 Isostearate

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Oryza Sativa Seed Water

Glycerin

Propanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Butylene Glycol

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Avena Sativa Meal Extract

Caprylyl Glycol

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl 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.

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.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs:

This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power.

This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree.

Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on.

Synthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products.

Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration.

It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly.

This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety.

Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.

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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