Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing BalmDr.Althea
Pure Grinding Cleansing BalmA makeup remover built around Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A makeup remover built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 11.40 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
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
Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-10 Isostearate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Sesquioleate (in both products)
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Sesquioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0-1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-10 Isostearate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Humectant
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / —
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →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 →PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate →Synthetic Wax
Abrasive, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Synthetic Wax is a hydrocarbon wax derived generally through Fischer-Tropsch or ethylene polymerization processes.
Learn more about Synthetic Wax →PEG-10 Isostearate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-10 Isostearate →Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Sesquioleate →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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