Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA versus COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

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Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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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

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Toner : AHA + BHA contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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 Toner : AHA + BHA contains this as ingredient number 11.

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
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 Toner : AHA + BHA contains this as ingredient number 12.

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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 Toner : AHA + BHA contains this as ingredient number 24.

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

56% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
62% are loved or liked
38% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA 27 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 4 reviews
EllieMae's Avatar'
Feb 29, 2024

I give this one a 3 on the basis for my own review for my skin type, not for the quality of the product overall.

BHA's are an oil-soluble exfoliation acid, and it will work wonders for people with oily skin types. Because of this, I...

I give this one a 3 on the basis for my own review for my skin type, not for the quality of the product overall.

BHA's are an oil-soluble exfoliation acid, and it will work wonders for people with oily skin types. Because of this, I feel this product is not good for people with dry/sensitive skin types as it contains the combined acid.

For myself with a dry/sensitive skin, it quickly made my skin react with irritation and redness. This exfoliation was too intensive for myself. I washed it off quickly and applied a soothing moisturiser and my skin calmed.

I'm sure this will be a great product for the right skin type, however my dry/sensitive friends, I recommend AHA's only as they're water soluble and less likely to dry your skin out :)

Drying
Irritating
RemiShen's Avatar'
Mar 21, 2024

I bought this out of curiosity and think it's a good toner. However, it's not a good toner for dry, sensitive skin. I love many BOJ products, but this one dried out my skin badly and left it incredibly irritated and sensitive. This is...

I bought this out of curiosity and think it's a good toner. However, it's not a good toner for dry, sensitive skin. I love many BOJ products, but this one dried out my skin badly and left it incredibly irritated and sensitive. This is great if you don't have sensitive skin and can tolerate these exfoliants. I've learned to stick to PHA for sensitive skin.

Drying
Irritating
Light
Works Well

COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner 13 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 reviews

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