Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser — Efficacy 3.3/5.0, Safety 4.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

CleanserCleansing
Efficacy
Basic
3.3 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a very well-formulated, genuinely gentle low‑pH cleanser that cleans without wrecking your barrier, but its exfoliating and treatment claims are mostly marketing fluff. The efficacy score is high for cleansing because it uses a mild amphoteric/anionic surfactant system (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + sodium cocoyl isethionate) at a slightly acidic pH around 5.5–6, supported by humectants (glycerin, glycols) and multiple soothing plant extracts, with no harsh sulfates or strong acids in meaningful concentration. However, the plum AHAs and mung bean “natural exfoliation” are secondary, low-level components typical of a rinse‑off formula, so they do not justify treating this as an active exfoliant; it’s best judged as a barrier-friendly daily cleanser, not a treatment step.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinHouttuynia Cordata Extract
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Sodium ChlorideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCoconut AcidSodium IsethionateHydroxyacetophenoneDextrin
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractOryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Solvent base for formula
Prunus Mume Fruit Water
Humectant, mild natural acids
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Gentle amphoteric surfactant, foaming
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Mung bean extract, mild exfoliation, soothing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Very mild anionic surfactant, cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant, skin-identical hydration
Sodium Chloride
Viscosity control, thickener
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant, soothing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Soothing, anti-inflammatory plant extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Botanical extract, antioxidant/soothing
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
Soothing, conditioning plant extract
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Additional plum extract, mild exfoliation
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Antioxidant, soothing
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Conditioning polymer, slip
Coconut Acid
Fatty acid, mild surfactant/emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative booster, humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Preservative booster, humectant
Sodium Isethionate
Surfactant component, mild cleanser
Citric Acid
pH adjuster, very mild AHA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant, solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent, preservative booster
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant, preservative booster
Dextrin
Texture modifier, stabilizer
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Plant extract, potential soothing/antioxidant
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angostifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dextrin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA

Frequently Asked

Is Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser worth it?

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser scores 3.3 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a very well-formulated, genuinely gentle low‑pH cleanser that cleans without wrecking your barrier, but its exfoliating and treatment claims are mostly marketing fluff. The efficacy score is high for cleansing be

What are the key active ingredients in Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser?

Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser. It scores 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-07-17. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.