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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

A soft foam with a fruit-acid finish for congested mornings.

Rated 4.9 out of 54.9 · 3,056 reviews

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Best for:
oily, combination, acne prone skin
Key ingredients:
green plum water, AHA, BHA
Texture:
Creamy foam, fine bubbles

A creamy, low-pH foam built on green plum water with gentle AHA and BHA. It clears the film city air leaves behind while keeping cheeks comfortable.

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Why we recommend this product

It threads a needle most foams miss: real cleansing power for oily T-zones with a pH low enough to leave the barrier alone. The green plum scent reads spa, not candy.

How it works

Plant-derived surfactants lift oil while fractional doses of AHA and BHA dissolve the bonds holding dull cells on. Rinsed off in a minute, they refresh rather than resurface.

Best for / not so good for

Best for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin that wants a true foam without the tight after-feel. Not so good for freshly exfoliated or peeling skin.

Skip it the same week as strong retinoids or in-office peels — pick a plain gel until skin settles.

How to use it in your routine

Work into a lather with damp hands, massage for thirty seconds, and rinse. Use nightly, or morning and night for oilier skin.

Real results & observations

Reviewers with congested chins report visibly fewer clogged pores by the three-week mark, with no new dryness.

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TextureCreamy foam, fine bubblesLightweight gel, low foamDense, cushioning foam
RatingRated 4.9 out of 54.9 · 3,056 reviewsRated 4.8 out of 54.8 · 23,943 reviewsRated 4.3 out of 54.3 · 128 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

Will the acids make my skin peel?

No — the concentrations are rinse-off gentle. Think refresh, not resurface.

Is it fine for sensitive skin?

Reactive skin does better with the plainer COSRX gel.

See the low pH gel cleanser
Morning or night?

Either. Oilier skin can use it twice daily; drier skin should keep it to evenings.

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