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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser versus Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser .

Last updated on September 22, 2023. Published on November 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

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).

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).

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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

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl EtherDecyl GlucosidePotassium Cocoyl GlycinateDisodium CocoamphodiacetateAcrylates CopolymerBabassuamidopropyl BetaineSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium ChlorideCaprylyl GlycolPolyester-11EthylhexylglycerinGlycine Soja ProteinSqualaneCentella Asiatica ExtractButylene GlycolPropanediol1,2-HexanediolHexylene Glycol Palmitoyl GlycineDipropylene GlycolSodium Palmitoyl ProlineVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit ExtractCeramide NPEctoinGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractSpirulina Platensis ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHouttuynia Cordata ExtractLactobacillus FermentSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerStellaria Media ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCastanea Crenata Shell ExtractDiospyros Kaki Fruit ExtractGlycineCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansSerineGlutamic AcidSodium HyaluronateAspartic AcidLeucineHydrogenated LecithinTheanineAlanineLysineMilk LipidsArginineTyrosinePhenylalanineBenzyl GlycolProlineThreonineValineIsoleucineGlutathioneHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHistidineCysteineMethionineAllantoinMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilPanthenolAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideBrassica Campestris SterolsCholesterolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateMadecassic AcidMadecassosideHyaluronic AcidRaspberry Ketone

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 38.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant. It is an herb native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent. It is used in traditional cooking and medicine.

The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.

Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.

Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.

Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.

The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell.

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

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.

One animal study found plum blossom to help increase collagen production.

Learn more about Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
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 Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
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 Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

35% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
62% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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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)
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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.

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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.

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser 78 ingredients

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