Versus
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water30% match
25% match
Exfoliators
Essences
20 ingredients
24 ingredients
3.75· 4 reviews
3.96· 160 reviews
American
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
- Glycolic Acid (AHA)superstar
Buffering · Exfoliating
Skin Conditioning
- Salicylic Acid (BHA)superstar
Antioxidant · Exfoliating · Masking
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)superstar
Skin Conditioning · Smoothing
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)superstar
Skin Conditioning · Smoothing
Antioxidant
- Hyaluronic Acid (salt)superstar
Humectant · Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Brightening5
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Skin Texture5
Smooths rough patches and refines texture.
Scar Healing5
Improves the look of marks and scars.
Reduces Large Pores5
Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Good For Oily Skin5
Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
Acne Fighting4
Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
+ 17 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 Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Irritation2
May sting or aggravate sensitive skin.
May Worsen Dryness1
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Dryness0
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
None detected
Ingredients side-by-side · 6 shared
- WaterSkin Conditioning, Solventcom 0
- Sodium HydroxideBufferingcom 0
- Lactic AcidBuffering, Exfoliating, Humectantcom 0-1
- Glycolic AcidBuffering, Exfoliatingcom 0-1
- GluconolactoneSkin Conditioning
- PropanediolSolvent
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant, Preservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0
- Magnesium Chloride—
- GlycerinHumectantcom 0
- Salicylic AcidAntioxidant, Exfoliating, Maskingcom 0-1
- NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Smoothingcom 0
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
- EthylhexylglycerinPreservative, Skin Conditioningcom 0-1
- Citric AcidBuffering
- Phytic Acid—
- Polysorbate 20Emulsifying, Surfactantcom 0
- Amylopectin—
- PolydextroseHumectant
- DextrinAbsorbent
- Caprylyl GlycolEmollient, Humectant, Preservativecom 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