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The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Foam Cleanser Versus Beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on January 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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
Gongjinhyang Foam Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

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

Myristic Acid

Cleansing
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Lauric Acid

Cleansing
4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Glycol Stearate

Emollient
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing
May worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

C14-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract

Skin Protecting

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium EDTA

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Humectant

Trametes Versicolor Extract

Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Acorus Calamus Root Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Tromethamine

Buffering

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Velvet Extract

Humectant

Thymus Vulgaris Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 15985

Cosmetic Colorant

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon
Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam

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!

Learn more about Water
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
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.

This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

When to use

9 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
100% use every day
524 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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The History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Foam Cleanser 56 ingredients

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Beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam 37 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 11 ratings
Drying (6) Works Well (5) Broke Me Out (3)
ChantelleAng's avatar

ChantelleAng

12 months ago
Review

holy shit this ruined my skin barrier :( because of the alcohol. this is why i hate reformulation

#drying
#broke me out
#no scent
angelswaves.29's avatar

angelswaves.29

10 months ago
Review

I LOVE THIS CLEANSER SO MUCH 😽
Even though i have a sensitive skin and was afraid it would be too strong because of some ingredients and on top of that with the little chunks inside but as soon as you foam it well, it is perfect
I would not recommend it for dry skin though but even if you have a combo skin as soon as you hydrate your skin correctly after you gonna love it!
I NEED TO RESTOCK

#great value
#expensive
#drying
#hydrating