Beauty of Joseon Peeling gel

What is this product?

A gentle cellulose-based peeling gel with a short, water-first formula that suits those wanting light physical exfoliation without fragrance or drying alcohol. Botanical extracts sit in low, undisclosed amounts, so this is best for mild surface smoothing rather than strong renewal.

What makes it different?

The formula is unusually minimal at 19 items, with cellulose sitting third, right after water and plum blossom water, meaning the rolling effect comes from a single soft polymer rather than abrasive particles. No fragrance, essential oils, esters or drying alcohols appear anywhere on the list, which is rare for the category. Humectants like sorbitol and methylpropanediol, plus allantoin, sit in the top ten and may offset the dryness sometimes caused by peeling gels. Concentrations and pH are not disclosed, so exfoliation strength cannot be predicted precisely.

What is in it?

The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Each name links to what we know about that ingredient.

This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary, except 2 with no dictionary entry, left in Korean.

Key ingredient

• Water
• 매실나무꽃수
• Cellulose
• Methylpropanediol
• 1,2-Hexanediol
• Carbomer
• Arginine
• Ethylhexylglycerin
• Allantoin
• Sorbitol
• Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
• Houttuynia Cordata Extract
• Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
• 흑미추출물
• Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
• Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
• Butylene Glycol
• Disodium EDTA

Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.