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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser versus Arcona Advanced A Serum .

Last updated on September 22, 2023. Published on August 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, 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.

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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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 (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Arcona Advanced A Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Arcona Advanced A Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

31% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
43% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser 26 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
HarrietandValentine's avatar

HarrietandValentine

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Super gentle and affordable which is just about all I'm looking for in a daily cleanser. So, this is my go-to cleanser.

kaya02's avatar

kaya02

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

nice cleanser but don't expect miracles. i thought that because it's a korean brand that it would be nicer than other cleansers but i was mistaken.

Arcona Advanced A Serum 30 ingredients

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