Beauty of Joseon
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
A rinse-off daily gel cleanser with plum fruit water, glycerin and mung bean seed extract. Beauty of Joseon describes a slightly acidic formula and instructs users to massage onto wet skin before rinsing.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Prunus Mume Fruit Water | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | CleansingCleansingSkin conditioningFoam supportTexture | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CleansingCleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Sodium Chloride | Formula bodyScentTexture | Adds bulk to a formula. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Coconut Acid | SofteningCleansingCleansingMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Isethionate | CleansingSkin conditioning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Skin conditioningFilm formingTexture | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Dextrin | AbsorbingBindingFormula bodyFragrance supportTexture | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Propylene Glycol Laurate | CleansingSkin conditioning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Citrate | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSofteningSkin conditioningAstringentMicrobial controlAntioxidantScentSkin protectionToningFormula UV protection | |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract | Skin conditioningExfoliating textureAbsorbingFormula body | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. |
| Prunus Mume Fruit Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract | ComfortSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00