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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner : AHA + BHA versus Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum .

Published on April 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and better texture

Free From

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

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Toner South Korean Brand South Korea
Exfoliator South Korean Brand South Korea

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.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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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

Notable Ingredients

PHA
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
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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: 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.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum 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.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
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.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

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
67% are loved or liked
29% have mixed ratings
0% are disliked or very disliked
5% 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

3.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Drying (2) Irritating (2) Light (2) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
rynas's avatar

rynas

13 days ago · Unsure Skin
Review

did well with texture and exfoliation, didn’t do much for acne like it claims and wasn’t irritating at all. scent is a little weird so keep that in...

did well with texture and exfoliation, didn’t do much for acne like it claims and wasn’t irritating at all. scent is a little weird so keep that in mind. all in all ok toner but not anything mind blowing with amazing benefits. i have normal to oily skin and am acne prone

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EllieMae

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

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...

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 :)

Haruharu Wonder Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
AnaG's avatar

AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

Love it. It doesn't sting or irritates my skin. I can use it almost every day (depends on how my skin feels) without fear of breaking my skin barrier.

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