Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing BalmA makeup remover built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A makeup remover built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 11.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 32.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Panthenol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
0-1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
Emollient
3 / 2
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Abrasive
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →
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