Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Versus Peach & Lily Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub
Updated on January 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
Peach & Lily Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
Peach & Lily Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub 31 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Powder
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glucomannan, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Oryza Sativa Powder, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Phytate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCellulose 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.
Learn more about CelluloseEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Prunus Mume extract comes from the Asian plum. This plum is AKA 'plum blossom'. Plum blossom has hydrating and antibacterial properties.
Plum Blossoms are rich in nutrients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C.
A study from 2021 found this ingredient to inhibit melanin production. An animal study found plum blossom to help increase collagen production.
Learn more about Prunus Mume Fruit ExtractWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients
Peach & Lily Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub 31 ingredients
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