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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser versus Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser .

Last updated on September 22, 2023. Published on June 19, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

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

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

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser 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).

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 Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser

Starts at $8.09
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Starts at $10.40

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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
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.

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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.

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Cleansing, Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.

Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 31.

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

19% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
58% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Lagom Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser 36 ingredients

Cellup Micro Foam Cleanser hasn't been rated yet.
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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser 26 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
HarrietandValentine's avatar

HarrietandValentine

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Super gentle and affordable which is just about all I'm looking for in a daily cleanser. So, this is my go-to cleanser.

kaya02's avatar

kaya02

3 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

nice cleanser but don't expect miracles. i thought that because it's a korean brand that it would be nicer than other cleansers but i was mistaken.

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