Versus
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water17% match
21% match
Exfoliators
Essences
30 ingredients
24 ingredients
4.50· 2 reviews
3.96· 160 reviews
British
Korean
At a glance
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Alcohol-free
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- Oil-free
- Fungal-acne safe
- Reef safe
- EU-allergen-free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Alcohol-free
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- Oil-free
- Fungal-acne safe
- Reef safe
- EU-allergen-free
- Cruelty-free
- Vegan
Key ingredients
- Lactic Acid (AHA)superstar
Buffering · Exfoliating · Humectant
Exfoliating
- Vitamin E Acetategoodie
Antioxidant
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)superstar
Skin Conditioning · Smoothing
Antioxidant
- Hyaluronic Acid (salt)superstar
Humectant · Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair5
Strengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Skin Texture3
Smooths rough patches and refines texture.
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Scar Healing2
Improves the look of marks and scars.
+ 13 more
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Redness Reducing8
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Barrier Repair8
Strengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Scar Healing5
Improves the look of marks and scars.
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
+ 17 more
Concerns
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen Irritation2
May sting or aggravate sensitive skin.
May Cause Allergic Reaction1
A known contact allergen for some people.
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger Acne0
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
+ 1 more
None detected
Ingredients side-by-side · 5 shared
- WaterSkin Conditioning, Solventcom 0
- Butylene GlycolHumectant, moisturizer/humectant, Solventcom 0-1
- Lactococcus Ferment LysateSkin Conditioning
- Polysorbate 20Emulsifying, Surfactantcom 0
- Methyl Gluceth-20Humectant
- Lactic AcidBuffering, Exfoliating, Humectantcom 0-1
- PhenoxyethanolPreservativecom 0
- BetaineHumectant
- Propylene GlycolHumectantcom 0
- Disodium EDTAChelatingcom 0
- Benzoic AcidMasking
- Sodium HydroxideBufferingcom 0
- ParfumMasking, Perfuming
- Dehydroacetic AcidPreservative
- TromethamineBuffering
- EthylhexylglycerinPreservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0-1
- PapainSkin Conditioningcom 0
- SaponinsCleansing
- Sodium BenzoateMasking, Preservativecom 0
- Sodium ChlorideMasking
- GlycerinHumectantcom 0
- Behenyl AlcoholEmollient
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEmollient, Skin Conditioningcom 0
- Hydrogenated Castor OilEmollientcom 1
- Stearyl AlcoholEmollient, Emulsifyingcom 2
- Poria Cocos ExtractSkin Conditioning
- ProteaseExfoliating
- Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
- SubtilisinSkin Conditioning
- Tocopheryl AcetateAntioxidantcom 0
- Panax Ginseng Root WaterMasking
- Butylene GlycolHumectant, moisturizer/humectant, Solventcom 0-1
- GlycerinHumectantcom 0
- PropanediolSolvent
- NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Smoothingcom 0
- 1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning
- WaterSkin Conditioning, Solventcom 0
- HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant
- Glyceryl GlucosideHumectant
- Xanthan GumEmulsifying
- PanthenolHumectant, Skin Conditioning, soothingcom 0
- Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateHumectant
- AllantoinSkin Conditioning, soothingcom 0
- AdenosineSkin Conditioning
- Panax Ginseng Callus Culture ExtractSkin Conditioning
- Theobroma Cacao ExtractSkin Conditioning
- DextrinAbsorbent
- GlucoseHumectant
- Panax Ginseng Root ExtractEmollient
- Panax Ginseng Berry ExtractSkin Conditioning
- Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment FiltrateSkin Conditioning
- Sodium HyaluronateHumectant, Skin Conditioningcom 0
- EthylhexylglycerinPreservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0-1
- Disodium EDTAChelatingcom 0