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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar versus Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser .

Last updated on March 14, 2024. Published on March 31, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Body Wash South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

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).

Price

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Buy Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar

Starts at $9.60
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Starts at $5.11

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
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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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 Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 3.

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Beauty of Joseon Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 9.

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

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 Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 12.

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
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 Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 13.

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.

5
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 Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 14.

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

29% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Beauty of Joseon Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar 14 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser 34 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Works Well (1)
MonicaJimenez_574's avatar

MonicaJimenez_574

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Gentle, soft, and has a very mild scent! Been using this cleanser for a while as my go-to due to its low ph and centella extract in it- you only...

Gentle, soft, and has a very mild scent! Been using this cleanser for a while as my go-to due to its low ph and centella extract in it- you only need about half a pump for your whole face. It leaves my face feeling calm and not irritated. It’s also not very drying, and gentle.

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