Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil Versus Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil 46 ingredients
About this product
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Masking
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Threonine
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCholesterol
Emollient
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSarcodon Aspratus Extract
Antioxidant
Glutamic Acid
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sucrose 0%
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Threonine, Sorbitol, Sodium PCA, Serine, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Proline, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract 0.1%, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Alanine, Betaine, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lysine, Water, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Sucrose 0%, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil 46 ingredients
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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
Product review:
In summer this works fine. it does soothe my skin and doesn't irritate my eczema. Oil cleansing relieves my eczema. But in winter it's irritating and also causing white bumps. So I guess it's a bit thick for my skin type. And it doesn't clean the skin.
My skin:
Eczmea on the forehead, fungal acne, milia, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and normal to combination skin.
I used to use more expensive oil cleaner, but decided to try this one. I really like it. Rinses off well and keeps my skin clean. Not drying at all. I have oily skin, but I like this product.
