Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel for oily skin
Apricot Blossom Extract
Cellulose
Prunus Mume Flower Water
Allantoin
Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractAverage
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other exfoliants fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin due to the presence of cellulose and Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, which provide gentle physical and chemical exfoliation to regulate desquamation. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract offer antioxidant and soothing benefits, complementing the exfoliation for your oily skin.
- The formulation is highly suitable for oily skin, as the mild keratolytic action of cellulose and Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract helps manage oiliness and texture.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product as part of your PM routine once a week. Start slowly and build up frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb fully. Avoid any harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the exfoliant directly onto completely dry skin to get the best balance and results. Clean, dry skin helps the product work evenly.
- Always avoid the delicate eye area when applying. Be sure to use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily while using exfoliating acids.
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 oily skin?
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel works moderately well for oily skin, offering gentle exfoliation and soothing benefits without causing irritation. However, an exfoliant for this skin type needs pore-refining and clarifying ingredients like BHA, salicylic acid, and blue tansy to effectively manage oiliness and minimize pores.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin?
Cellulose and Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin by providing gentle physical and chemical exfoliation to manage oiliness and texture, while Camellia Sinensen Leaf Extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract offer soothing benefits. To fit oily skin even better, an exfoliant of this type needs pore-refining and clarifying ingredients like BHA, Willow BHA, and Salicylic Acid to control excess oil and minimize pores.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Apricot Blossom Extract do for oily skin?
Apricot Blossom Extract helps balance oily skin by reducing unwanted shine and making pores look smaller. It also improves overall skin clarity so your complexion feels fresh and smooth.
What does Cellulose do for oily skin?
Cellulose masks help keep oily skin feeling fresh and balanced while delivering a boost of hydration. This ingredient has very good skin compatibility and is unlikely to disrupt your skin barrier.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This exfoliant fits into a weekly routine for oily skin, starting at once a week with the option to use it more often if your skin tolerates it well. To work best for oily skin, this type of product needs gentle physical and chemical exfoliants like cellulose and fruit extracts, alongside soothing ingredients to help manage oiliness and texture.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant with retinol by applying the exfoliant first on your cleansing days and following with your retinol later, but because oily skin needs strong oil control and deep pore clearing, this product works best alongside ingredients like salicylic acid or glycolic acid.
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 more often. This type of product needs gentle physical and chemical exfoliants like cellulose and fruit extracts, along with soothing ingredients to manage oiliness and texture.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin due to its very safe formulation without harsh ingredients. It helps manage oiliness and smooth texture gently, though oily skin often does better with a stronger exfoliant that deeply clears pores.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A hyperoside-enriched fraction of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. inhibited UVB-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen degradation in human dermal fibroblasts by regulating the MAPK signaling pathway.
Plants, 2021Houttuynia cordata extract containing hyperoside and quercitrin protected human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced cell damage, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation by modulating MAPKs and Akt signaling pathways.
Antioxidants, 2022Fermented Houttuynia cordata extracts reduced oxidative stress, inflammation factors, and inflammatory gene expression while increasing keratin-1 gene expression in H2O2 and UVA-treated human skin keratinocytes more effectively than unfermented extracts.
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2023A 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, 2022Nanofibrillar 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, 2020Bacterial 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, 2014AgNP-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, 2014Prunus 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
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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