Before another pretty jar earns a place by the sink, we want a good reason to buy it. We’d recommend Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm if you want a fragrance-free balm for the makeup-removal step of a double cleanse. Here’s what earns it a place on our list—and when we’d leave it on the shelf.
Why we’d choose this balm
The appeal starts with the format: a balm that becomes an oil, in a 100 mL tub. Beauty of Joseon says it dissolves waterproof makeup and sunscreen without a separate makeup remover. That gives you a clear job to shop for: the makeup-removal part of your evening, rather than another general-purpose face wash.
We’d give the fragrance-free label more weight than the rice-themed ingredient story. Prefer skincare without added fragrance? That’s a practical reason to choose this balm.
Does Beauty of Joseon recommend a second cleanser?
Yes. In Beauty of Joseon’s recommended routine, a water-based cleanser follows this balm. Its claim about replacing a separate makeup remover does not change that sequence. If your goal is to wash once and be done, we’d skip this one. A good skincare find can still be the wrong purchase for the routine you want.
How to use it in the evening
Beauty of Joseon’s sequence is straightforward:
- With clean hands, massage the balm gently onto dry skin.
- Add water to emulsify, then massage again.
- Rinse, then follow with a water-based cleanser.
Shopping for that first-cleanse step? Take a look at the 100 mL balm on Amazon for the current price and availability.
A 100 mL cleansing balm intended as the first step of a double cleanse for removing makeup and sunscreen.
