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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel .

Published on May 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea
Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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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
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Loved

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

This ingredient has many functions:

Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.

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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

5
What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.

A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.

Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.

Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.

Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.

Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.

Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.

This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.

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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

58% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

My husband loves it, I hate it. It is extremely soft fisical exfoliant but it's still in confortable to use with very sensitive skin, even if it...

My husband loves it, I hate it. It is extremely soft fisical exfoliant but it's still in confortable to use with very sensitive skin, even if it doesn't leave me irritated, it's just the experience I dislike. After use the skin is soft and hydrated. If you aren't an alien like me, probably love it.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Soft Peeling Gel 20 ingredients

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