Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil vs Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean cleansers — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.

Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
£16.70 delivered
£12.75 + £3.95 delivery · free over £25
Ships from UK2–3 days
Ships from UK · £22.90 delivered at MOIDA£19.00 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
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Beauty of Joseon
Radiance Cleansing Balm
£14.70 delivered
£10.85 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Ships from UK · £20.90 delivered at MOIDA£17.00 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £12.75 | £10.85 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cleansers | Cleansers |
| Key ingredient | Ginseng Root Extract | Ginseng + Rice |
| Best for | dry, oily, combination, normal | dry, sensitive, normal |
| Targets | hydration, glow, makeup-removal | hydration, glow, makeup-removal |
| Size | 210ml | 100ml |
Which should you choose?
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil centres on Ginseng Root Extract, while Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm leads with Ginseng + Rice. Both work for dry, normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil and Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm?
Both are Korean cleansers. Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil is built around Ginseng Root Extract, while Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm leads with Ginseng + Rice. Both suit dry, normal skin.
Which is cheaper, Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil or Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm?
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm is currently the cheaper of the two at around £10.85. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil and Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two cleansers) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
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