Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam versus Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil .

Last updated on December 05, 2023. Published on April 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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

Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropolis Extract 11.4%Coco-BetaineGlycerinHoney ExtractPotassium CocoateCanola OilPotassium Cocoyl GlycinateAcrylates CopolymerPropanediolPolyglyceryl-4 CaprateSodium Chloride1,2-HexanediolPanthenolHoneyRoyal Jelly ExtractCeramide NPVitis Vinifera Seed OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractArtemisia Capillaris Extract Centella Asiatica ExtractCentella Asiatica OilAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidMadecassosideRibes Nigrum Seed OilSaponaria Officinalis Leaf ExtractQuillaja Saponaria Bark ExtractSapindus Mukorossi Fruit ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractOenothera Biennis OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractGlycolipidsPhytosphingosineSodium Cocoyl GlycinateSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino AcidsPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat ProteinBabassuamidopropyl BetaineCoco-GlucosidePotassium StearatePotassium MyristateTromethamineSodium SurfactinGlyceryl LaurateHydrogenated LecithinErythritolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideButylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCaprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateSodium BenzoatePentylene GlycolCI 17200CI 19140Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateDisodium EDTAParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

Learn more about Water

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 25.

2
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.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam contains this as ingredient number 13.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 26.

3
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.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam contains this as ingredient number 56.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 24.

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.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam contains this as ingredient number 61.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

38% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
52% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam 69 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
CustardBunny's avatar

CustardBunny

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Smells and feels good
This felt like a nice luxury product line on my face, i thought it did great but only when i switched to a different cleanser...

Smells and feels good
This felt like a nice luxury product line on my face, i thought it did great but only when i switched to a different cleanser and my skin cleared did i realise it didnt do much. It didnt do harm but merely a nice feeling on my skin. Its okay :)

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil 25 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 16 ratings
Works Well (3) Great Value (2) Light (2) Strong Scent (2) Light Scent (1)
jorja_lee's avatar

jorja_lee

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

∘ such a smooth and soft texture
∘ makes the skin feel so supple
∘ is the perfect (night) oil cleanser

CarolinaDuque's avatar

CarolinaDuque

5 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is an update. At first, I thought this product was wonderful, and I saw my sebaceous filaments go off. But the product also broke me out and I...

This is an update. At first, I thought this product was wonderful, and I saw my sebaceous filaments go off. But the product also broke me out and I got my chin full of clogged pores. It is very nice for the nose, but I can’t use it on my whole face.
Plus, my mother tried and liked it because removed the makeup very nicely, she doesn’t have any skin concerns unless she has skin concerns.

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 2 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam.

See 2 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 11 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil.

See 11 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...