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Dermalogica Micellar Prebiotic Precleanse Versus Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on September 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Micellar Prebiotic Precleanse

Water

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

C15-19 Alkane

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Masking
1-2 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking
0-1 / 0 Fragrance IconOil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Santalum Album Oil

Masking
Oil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit

Masking

Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein

Skin Conditioning

Juniperus Virginiana Oil

Masking
Oil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil

Masking
Oil Icon

Myroxylon Pereirae Oil

Masking
Oil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil

Masking
Fragrance IconOil Icon

Evernia Prunastri Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Xylitylglucoside

Humectant

Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate

Emollient

Capryloyl Glycine

Cleansing

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent
0 / 0

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Cistus Ladaniferus Resin

Masking

Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Benzyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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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
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.

Learn more about Glycerin
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.

When to use

9 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
89% use every day
468 Routines
19% use in am
81% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

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Dermalogica Micellar Prebiotic Precleanse 50 ingredients

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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 12 ratings
Heavy (6) Works Well (5) Strong Scent (4)
MaishaMaliha's avatar

Maisha

4 months ago
Review

Product review:
In summer this works fine. it does soothe my skin and doesn't irritate my eczema. Oil cleansing relieves my eczema. But in winter it's irritating and also causing white bumps. So I guess it's a bit thick for my skin type. And it doesn't clean the skin.

My skin:
Eczmea on the forehead, fungal acne, milia, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and normal to combination skin.

#heavy
#oily
#light scent
#works well
izumireed's avatar

Izumi Reed

7 months ago
Review

I used to use more expensive oil cleaner, but decided to try this one. I really like it. Rinses off well and keeps my skin clean. Not drying at all. I have oily skin, but I like this product.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#light scent