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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel versus Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 17, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Exfoliator 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).

Exfoliator

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

Price

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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
ph level
6.1
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

PHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
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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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COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Loved

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

This ingredient has many functions:

Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.

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COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
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.

COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
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.

COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

68% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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COSRX Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel 25 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 reviews
princessmelody2010's Avatar'
Jan 1, 2024

If you're struggling with any types of acne and pimples, use this! This works so well with my combo skin! I swear, this product gave me that hydrated skin.

If you're struggling with any types of acne and pimples, use this! This works so well with my combo skin! I swear, this product gave me that hydrated skin.

Great Value
Hydrating
Absorbs Well
Light Scent
Works Well
tttende's Avatar'
Jul 3, 2023

10/10
Love it, will repurchase. Despite its name, I use it in the morning. Leaves my skin feeling fresh without irritation (you don't need much product). Has no smell.

I was aware of their 'Good Morning' cleanser which seemed a...

10/10
Love it, will repurchase. Despite its name, I use it in the morning. Leaves my skin feeling fresh without irritation (you don't need much product). Has no smell.

I was aware of their 'Good Morning' cleanser which seemed a little bit stripping for my sensitive skin based on their ingredient list, so I decided to try this Pha version instead. And I'm so glad I did! It helps me gently exfoliate on a daily basis without stripping my face, as my pores tend to clog.

✦ Price: Pretty reasonable for me considering that I use this product every two days plus I always buy it on sale
✦ Lasts about 5 months

ShiBLue's Avatar'
May 14, 2023

Good
For me its okay the texture is smooth and it doesn't bubbles, exfoliates the dead skin I feel a little irration but so far i kinda like it but its actually pricey

Good
For me its okay the texture is smooth and it doesn't bubbles, exfoliates the dead skin I feel a little irration but so far i kinda like it but its actually pricey

Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 19 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 reviews
AnaG's Avatar'
Apr 6, 2024

My husband loves it, I hate it. It is extremely soft fisical exfoliant but it's still in confortable to use with very sensitive skin, even if it doesn't leave me irritated, it's just the experience I dislike. After use the skin is soft...

My husband loves it, I hate it. It is extremely soft fisical exfoliant but it's still in confortable to use with very sensitive skin, even if it doesn't leave me irritated, it's just the experience I dislike. After use the skin is soft and hydrated. If you aren't an alien like me, probably love it.

Hydrating
No Scent
Works Well

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