Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Tocopherol
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 general cleansing and hydration benefits for your normal skin, with soybean oil and sunflower seed oil providing emollient action, but it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your pigmentation concerns.
- The formula is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing Panax Ginseng Extract, ensuring a gentle cleansing experience.
- While it provides excellent makeup removal and hydration, the limited humectant support means it may not offer optimal moisture for your skin type.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening to melt away makeup and impurities.
- Apply this makeup remover as the first step of your evening routine before using your regular cleanser.
- Gently massage the makeup remover onto your face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- For the best results , apply the makeup remover directly to dry skin to help break down makeup effortlessly.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 4.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this lightweight cleansing oil is highly effective at removing makeup and sunscreen, leaving skin feeling soft and moisturized, with minimal eye irritation reported. A moderate number of users with acne-prone or oily skin experienced breakouts and clogged pores. The product's natural scent is a frequent concern for many users.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara”
- “dissolves sunscreen instantly”
- “removes heavy foundation”
Gentle & non-stripping Often Mentioned
- “skin feels soft”
- “no tight feeling”
- “moisturizing finish”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “runny consistency”
- “emulsifies quickly”
- “easy to spread”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “old frying oil”
- “earthy dirt smell”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “fragrance-free”
- “no essential oils”
- “simple ingredient list”
No eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't sting eyes”
- “gentle on eyelids”
- “pain-free removal”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused whiteheads”
Blurry vision Rarely Noted
- “cloudy eyes”
- “film over eyes”
- “vision blurred after rinsing”
Leaky packaging Rarely Noted
- “pump leaks oil”
- “messy bottle”
- “leaked in travel bag”
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Questions and answers
How well does Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil work for skin with dark spots?
This cleansing oil works decently for skin with dark spots, though other makeup removers fit this skin better. It offers general cleansing and hydration with soybean and sunflower seed oils, but a product for this skin needs targeted brightening ingredients that help fade dark spots without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works okay for skin with dark spots, but an ideal product of this type for your skin needs targeted brightening ingredients and specialized soothing actives to effectively address pigmentation concerns.
What does Glycine Soja Oil do for skin with dark spots?
Glycine Soja Oil helps fade dark spots and uneven pigmentation while making skin look brighter and smoother. Soybean products contain serine protease inhibitors that safely reduce discoloration, though results may vary depending on the specific formula.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2011Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2007
What does Panax Ginseng Seed Oil do for skin with dark spots?
Panax ginseng seed oil may help fade dark spots by slowing down the processes that cause uneven pigment. Studies show that active compounds in ginseng help calm skin and reduce excess melanin production.
European Journal of Pharmacology, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2015
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This makeup remover goes at the very beginning of your evening routine before your regular cleanser. To better target your dark spots, a product of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and retinol treatment. It is unlikely to irritate your skin due to the gentle ingredients, but this skin type needs extra targeted brightening ingredients to help fade dark spots.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine and weekly routine to gently wash away makeup and impurities. This type of product needs targeted brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to effectively fade dark spots.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
Yes, this cleanser may cause breakouts for some users, as reviewers moderately complain about this issue. The formula includes oils that help melt away makeup gently, but it is an average fit for your skin and lacks targeted ingredients to address dark spots.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of curcumin or turmeric treats various skin conditions by leveraging antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023Topical formulations of curcumin target oxidative damage and inflammation to improve wound healing in animal models.
Drug Discovery Today, 2017A curcumin-loaded spanlastic anti-aging gel utilizing formula F5 incorporated into 2% HPMC E50 demonstrated sustained release action, compatibility, and the ability to penetrate skin layers to a depth of about 112.5 um without signs of irritation.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2024
Ingredients
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Extract Berry, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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