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Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask Versus Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam

Wash Off Mask
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 16, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Skin Conditioning

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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask 24 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 17 ratings
Works Well (10) Great Value (7) Light Scent (6)
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lana'

11 months ago
Review

I really love this mask it makes my skin baby smooth after washing off. It exfoliates nicely and not too bad for my sensitive skin so approved by me!! And my pores feel so smoooothhh my fav mask EVER!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#light scent
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Ela

1 month ago
Review

It’s great Kaolin mask! It smells nice, the skin feels very soft after that and washed off just as easily! Also great value cause I used it like 10 times (once per week) and I still have 80% of it left.
I remove a star though cause this is not a mask to use with heavy roscea or damaged skin barrier due some ingredients in it.

#great value
#heavy
#light scent
#works well

Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam 38 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 7 ratings
Strong Scent (4) Irritating (3) Light (3)
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Riley Milor

6 months ago
Review

It doesn’t remove sebum like in the ads, but it’s nice for everyday use. After washing, my skin feels squeaky clean and well-rinsed.

#works well
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Clara OK

27 days ago
Review

Very strong perfume, gave me redness :/
The only good things - You feel clean and smooth.

#great value
#irritating
#light
#strong scent