beplain Vita C Cleansing Balm 100ml
Four vitamin C forms on one 100 ml beplain balm: oil-soluble ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate eighth, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate ninth, pure ascorbic acid sixteenth and sodium ascorbyl phosphate eighteenth, with sea buckthorn fruit oil sixth and papain twelfth. Korean-market formula.
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- Congested skinUneven textureDehydrated skinDull, uneven tone
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- Shoppers looking for Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate in a cleansing balmRoutines that want Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Allantoin in one stepFilling the cleansing balm step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate cleansing balm sold on Korean shelves
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Key benefits
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, the antioxidant this cleansing balm is built around
- Allantoin and Niacinamide on the same list, actives
- Papain on the same list, an exfoliant
- Biotin on the same list, a vitamin
- Folic Acid and Pyridoxine further down the same list
- Cyanocobalamin and Riboflavin further down the same list
Key actives
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitateantioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is an oil-soluble vitamin C ester, also sold as tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. Being oil soluble it sits in the oil phase and is far more stable than pure vitamin C. It is the entry this cleansing balm is named after, and the list carries it.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named thirteenth on this cleansing balm's list, alongside Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. The panel names it nineteenth on this cleansing balm's list, beside Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.
Papainexfoliant
Papain is a protein-cutting enzyme from papaya. Enzyme exfoliants act on protein rather than on the bonds an acid targets, and they need water to work, which is why they suit powder washes. It is named twelfth on this cleansing balm's list, alongside Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.
Biotinvitamin
Biotin is vitamin B7. In skincare it is a conditioning vitamin, most often in hair and scalp formulas. It is named twentieth on this cleansing balm's list, alongside Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate.
How to use
- Scoop a small amount and warm it between dry fingertips until it turns to an oil, then massage over dry skin and makeup for thirty seconds to a minute. Add water to emulsify, rinse thoroughly, and follow with a water-based cleanser as the second step.
Where does this cleansing balm go in my routine?
As the first of two evening cleanses, on dry skin, before any water reaches the face. Nothing goes under it: this cleansing balm is the step everything else in the routine lands on top of. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market cleansing balm or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and all. We match this cleansing balm to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate?
Allantoin, Niacinamide and Papain. The order they are printed in on this cleansing balm's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Biotin, Folic Acid and Pyridoxine.
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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
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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.
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How it works
The Vita C Cleansing Balm is a 100ml cleansing balm, used as the first of two evening cleanses, on dry skin, before any water reaches the face. The antioxidant it is built around is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, named eighth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Allantoin, Niacinamide and Papain, so the antioxidant is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the cleansing balm format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the cleansing balm beplain sells in Korea, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and all.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this cleansing balm on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate on the list.
- Introduce this cleansing balm on its own for the first week, so anything your skin does is traceable to the Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate rather than to three changes at once.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula cleansing balm from beplain, 100ml formulated with Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Allantoin, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
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.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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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.
Using topical vitamin C can result in less cell damage and better-looking skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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