Versus

Drunk Elephant Pekee Cleansing Bar Versus Beauty of Joseon Low pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar

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

Updated on April 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Benefits

Concerns

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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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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When to use

14 Routines
29% use in am
71% use in pm
93% use every day
30 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
87% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Drunk Elephant Pekee Cleansing Bar 11 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1)
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nasaye

2 years ago
Review

Good solid cleanser
I have been looking for solid cleansers fir my skin for a while and this is one of my go tos. It foams well and leaves your skin very clean, without being stripping. I remove one star because I believe it is a bit overpriced.

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A W

8 months ago
Review

I really like this cleansing bar. It has a nice soft lather and you can get it in two different sizes. No residue is left behind and my skin feels comfortable after I rinse it off.

#expensive
#hydrating
#no scent
#works well

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

4.0 /5
from 6 ratings
No Scent (2) Works Well (2) Hydrating (1)
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Jennifer

10 months ago
Review

I have generally oily/combo skin. I've been using it for about 2-3 weeks on my face which looks brighter and skin tone more even. I feel that it cleanses well (I don't wear makeup, but do wear sunscreen). Seems to take a little more to rinse off as it is more soapy, but still gentle - face doesn't feel stripped, but soft. Overall I like it... however am looking for something else as I don't find Show more

#no scent
#works well