Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel for dry sensitive skin
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other exfoliants fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin, with cellulose and Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract providing physical and chemical exfoliation respectively, while Prunus Mume Flower Water and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract soothe irritation.
- Allantoin and Sorbitol offer supportive hydration for your dry or flaky skin, though the formula could benefit from more emollient ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliant PM once a week to help with dryness. Start ⏳3 times a week only if your sensitive skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your favorite moisturizer .
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and avoid any rubbing. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before layering.
- Since your skin is reactive and sensitive, apply the exfoliant on completely dry skin for better tolerance.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area .
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsThis gommage-style exfoliator is widely praised as a gentle alternative to harsh scrubs, making it ideal for users with sensitive or dry skin who want to remove dead skin cells without irritation. While most users report immediately smoother and softer skin, some with oily or congested skin find it too mild to effectively clear deep pores or blackheads. The summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Gentle on skin Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin”
- “no redness after use”
- “gentler than sugar scrubs”
Smoothes texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels baby soft”
- “removed all dry patches”
- “makeup sits better afterwards”
- “leaves face feeling polished”
Non-drying Often Mentioned
- “doesn't strip my skin”
- “face feels moisturized after rinsing”
- “no tight feeling”
- “hydrating finish”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like fresh apricots”
- “light fruity scent”
- “fragrance is not overpowering”
- “subtle and clean smell”
Too gentle Sometimes Noted
- “didn't notice a difference”
- “too mild for my blackheads”
- “doesn't exfoliate enough for oily skin”
- “results are very temporary”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “balls up and falls everywhere”
- “hard to rinse off completely”
- “clumps get stuck in peach fuzz”
- “must be used on completely dry skin”
Texture dislike Rarely Noted
- “feels slimy”
- “don't like the pilling sensation”
- “residue feels weird”
- “takes too long to ball up”
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Questions and answers
How well does Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel work for dry sensitive skin?
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel is an average fit for your dry sensitive skin, offering moderate physical and chemical exfoliation along with soothing and hydrating ingredients. While it is safe and provides supportive moisture, this skin type needs richer formulas with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to fully address dryness and restore the skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Cellulose and apple fruit extract offer moderate physical and chemical exfoliation, while apricot flower water and green tea extract soothe irritation. Allantoin and sorbitol provide supportive hydration for dry skin, though this skin type needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to fully address dryness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
What does Apricot Blossom Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Apricot blossom extract helps soothe dry, sensitive skin and keeps it feeling soft and comfortable. This type of skin needs gentle plant extracts and rich moisture-locking ingredients to calm irritation and prevent dryness.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
What does Cellulose do for dry sensitive skin?
Cellulose helps keep dry sensitive skin calm and soft without disrupting the skin barrier. When combined with glycerin, it provides an extra moisturizing effect that improves hydration.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This exfoliant goes into a weekly routine for dry sensitive skin, starting at once a week. A product of this type needs more moisturizing and softening ingredients to fully address dryness for this skin.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
This exfoliant is unlikely to cause irritation on dry sensitive skin, but combining it directly with retinol may feel too harsh. To use both safely, apply the exfoliant on a separate night or stick to gentle hydrating products that soothe the skin and prevent dryness.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliant once a week, and if your skin handles it well without irritation, you may carefully use it a bit more often. A product of this type needs extra rich moisturizing ingredients to protect dry skin.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because it contains no heavy or harsh ingredients. However, because it only offers moderate moisture, dry skin of this type needs additional rich, nourishing creams with richer hydrators and oils to stay fully comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A cosmetic cream with 6% standardized wild apple fruit extract and a conventional emulsifier demonstrated stable antioxidant activity of 19.25 %RSC, increased skin moisturization, and a decreased melanin index by -31.40 without causing skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Dermocosmetic creams containing 6%, 12%, and 15% of standardized wild apple fruit ultrasonic extract increased skin hydration proportionally to extract concentration after 28 days of application on healthy volunteers without altering transepidermal water loss or skin pH.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Exogenous sorbitol protected epidermal keratinocytes from osmotic toxicity in vitro and significantly improved skin barrier repair and moisturization in individuals in arid environments.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013Bacterial cellulose membranes with and without glycerin showed good skin compatibility and no barrier disruption in human subjects compared to a negative control, with glycerin-containing membranes additionally providing a statistically significant skin moisturizing effect (p=0.044).
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Bacterial cellulose masks incorporated with vegetable extract increased skin hydration by 76% in 75% of volunteers, while propolis extract decreased hydration by 32.6% in 80% of volunteers, demonstrating effectiveness for skincare applications.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018Nanofibrillar cellulose dressing provides efficient wound healing comparable to polylactide-based copolymer dressings at skin graft donor sites in 24 patients, with significant improvements in observer scar thickness and vascularity and skin elasticity.
Advances in Wound Care, 2020AgNP-BC exhibited over 99% reduction in Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with no cytotoxicity, allowing epidermal cell attachment and growth compared to unmodified bacterial cellulose.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 2014Cellulose acetate and soy protein hydrolysate nanofibrous dressings promote fibroblast proliferation in vitro and accelerate wound healing with reduced scar formation in vivo.
Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2018Prunus mume ripened seed extract protects against ultraviolet-induced skin aging in mice and human HaCaT cells by increasing SIRT1 and collagen levels while decreasing MMP-1, MMP-13, and ROS generation compared to untreated ultraviolet-exposed controls.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021The novel compound FA-1 isolated from Prunus mume protects human bronchial epithelial cells and keratinocytes from cigarette smoke extract-induced DNA damage and apoptosis by reducing oxidative stress and augmenting ALDH isozymes and DNA repair proteins.
Scientific Reports, 2018Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018Topical formulations containing 1.25% Malus sp. extract or 0.75% rutin protected against UVB-induced sunburn cells, caspase-3 activation, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers, lipid peroxidation, and metalloproteinase formation in ex vivo skin explants and 3D tissue-engineered skin.
Rejuvenation Research, 2020
Why other exfoliants fit dry sensitive skin better
A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Glycerol accelerates barrier repair and improves stratum corneum hydration compared to untreated and base-treated sites.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999
Ingredients
Water, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rice Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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