Beauty of Joseon have created a new range of products with red bean extract aimed at those with oily skin. The benefits of the ingredients used and the texture of the skincare products are ideal for oily and combination skin types.
Style Korean sent me the Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask and Red Bean Water Gel as a gift, and I have chosen to review them as I have oily skin and wanted to see how the Beauty of Joseon Red Bean skincare worked for my skin.
These products are vegan, cruelty-free and fragrance-free. As the name of the products suggests, they are made with red bean extract.
What is Red Bean?
Red bean, also known as adzuki bean or red mung bean, is a small red coloured bean that is grown in East Asia. They are used in a lot of dishes in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisine, with red bean paste used in both sweet and savoury cooking. They also have benefits for your skin.
Red Bean Benefits for Skin
In Korean skincare products, red bean extract and red bean powder are used to exfoliate and cleanse skin. Red beans contain saponin, a natural exfoliant that draws out excess sebum and dirt. It is also an antioxidant and has antimicrobial properties, and helps to soothe skin.
Red bean is best for those with oily skin, acne-prone skin and enlarged pores, but it can be used by all skin types.
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask Review
The Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask aims to remove excess sebum and dead skin. It is aimed at people with oily skin who want to tackle excessive sebum and large pores.
Ingredients of the Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
- 30% Haenam red bean extract – absorbs sebum, clears skin and improves texture.
- Red bean powder – exfoliates skin.
- Kaolin – absorbs sebum and dirt without drying skin, cools skin.
The mask has a lovely texture; the clay is soft and doesn’t dry hard like some clay masks, making it easier to wash off and means my skin isn’t left feeling tight and dry.
The mask has red bean powder in it, making it a physical scrub. If you have sensitive skin or are prone to rosacea, it might not be suitable for your skin.
After using the mask my skin is soft, more even in texture and feels clean but not tight. It gave me a bit of redness in my cheeks from the scrub, but I just need to be more gentle with it in future.
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Review
The Red Bean Water Gel is a light gel moisturiser ideal for oily skin types that aims to tackle excess sebum while providing moisture. It can be used morning and night.
Ingredients of the Red Bean Water Gel
- 44% Haenam red bean extract – absorbs sebum, clears skin, boosts elasticity.
- Peptide complex – boosts collagen production to improve appearance of wrinkles.
The gel has a very light texture that sinks in immediately. It’s not sticky, shiny, or greasy, but it makes my skin perfectly plumped and moisturised. It really is an ideal moisturiser for oily skin!
Thank you Style Korean for the chance to try these products! I totally recommend them for those with oily skin.
