Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing Balm
Radiance Cleansing Balm is a cleanser from Beauty of Joseon. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin. The brand lists 20 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Synthetic Wax | Exfoliating textureBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| PEG-10 Isostearate | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil | Skin conditioningSoftening | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water | Microbial controlAntioxidantSkin conditioning | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed 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. |
| Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract | Fragrance supportComfort | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
Sources
- Beauty of Joseon: Radiance Cleansing BalmChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:27.520927+00:00