Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing Balm
Beauty of Joseon's balm cleanser, 100 ml, for taking sunscreen and makeup off at the end of the day. Scoop it with dry hands, melt it over dry skin, then add water and rinse.
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- Helps with
- First cleanse of a double-cleanse routineRemoving makeup and sunscreenAM or PM use
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How it works
A balm cleanser earns its name from what melts on contact, and where an ingredient sits on this twenty-entry list says how much of the formula it actually is. Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract leads the actives at entry six, sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) oil follows at seven, and rice bran oil and rice bran water take eight and nine, ahead of oat meal extract and adlay seed extract further down. The base itself, cetyl ethylhexanoate and a synthetic wax, is what does the actual dissolving; the botanicals ride at meaningful position rather than trace level. It emulsifies to a light rinse, so it wants a second, water-based cleanser after it.
Key benefits
- Fermented soy extract and sea buckthorn oil lead the botanical actives at entries six and seven
- Rice bran oil and rice bran water follow directly behind at eight and nine, the hanbang ingredient this brand is built on
- Oat meal extract and adlay (Job's tears) seed extract round out a twenty-ingredient list
- Balm melts to an oil on contact, then rinses to a light, non-greasy finish with water
- Beauty of Joseon has retired its own QR verification; the Korean barcode and batch code on the box are the record
- Sourced for the Korean market, Korean barcode 8809606851663 intact on the box
Key actives
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
rice bran oil for softness as it cleanses
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
sea buckthorn oil, rich in fatty acids
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
ferment extract for a conditioned afterfeel
Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract
soothing oat extract
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm
What is the base oil in this cleansing balm?
Cetyl ethylhexanoate and caprylic/capric triglyceride lead the list, ahead of the sea buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) oil and rice bran oil that follow a few entries later. That order is what lets the balm melt on contact with skin before it emulsifies into a rinseable milk.
Does this balm contain fragrance?
No parfum or fragrance ingredient appears on this balm's own ingredient list. Any scent noticed during use comes from the botanical oils and ferment extract themselves rather than an added fragrance compound.
Is this meant to be my only cleansing step?
No, a balm cleanser like this is formulated as the first half of a double cleanse. It is built to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and sebum, but it is meant to be followed by a water-based cleanser rather than used alone.
What does the fermented soy extract do in this formula?
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract sits early in the ingredient list, alongside the sea buckthorn oil, as one of the botanical actives ahead of the rice bran block. It is included for the conditioned, less-stripped finish Korean formulators associate with fermented extracts in an oil cleanser.
How can I confirm this is the authentic Korean-market Beauty of Joseon formula, not a US reformulation?
Beauty of Joseon verifies its products by sourcing chain rather than a scan, because the brand has retired its own QR verification and is phasing out its authenticity seal. Your unit arrives with its Korean-market barcode and batch code intact, not swapped for an export label, and we publish exactly where we buy. That intact packaging is the record the brand itself points to now that its earlier scan-based check is gone.
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Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Use it as the first cleanse of the evening, on a dry face and with dry hands.
- A scoop about the size of a cherry, melted between the fingers and worked over the face.
- Add water a little at a time until it turns milky, then rinse with lukewarm water.
- Do not put wet fingers in the jar, because water in a balm shortens how long it keeps.
Worth knowing
- Patch-test on a small area first if you are new to this formula or to the brand.
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil and this formula's other named actives are new to your skin the first time you use it, so introduce it a few times a week before moving to daily use if your skin runs sensitive.
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Sherbet cleansing balm, 100 ml, with Rice Bran Oil and Sea Buckthorn Oil on the ingredient list.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
For Beauty of Joseon, verification is by sourcing chain. Your unit arrives with its Korean-market barcode and batch code intact, and we publish where we buy. The brand has retired its QR scan and is phasing out its authenticity seal, so the box itself is the record.
Source: Beauty of Joseon help centre
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
It is said to be rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, including skin nourishers like B vitamins, vitamin E and inositol.
Blair Murphy-Rose, MDBoard-certified dermatologist, TODAY.com Those bacteria are essential to fight infection, protect against environmental damage, regulate pH levels and keep the skin hydrated and healthy.
Shilpi Khetarpal, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
These mechanisms not only reinforce barrier function but also mitigate inflammation and accelerate healing.
Yang TangAssistant Professor, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Frontiers in Pharmacology
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