Peony Grinding Cleansing Balm

Hwarang'

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About this product

The Hwarang' Peony Grinding Cleansing Balm is a makeup remover. Our analysis of its 59 ingredients (48 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Makeup Removers
Ingredients
59
Low-risk
48
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
South Korea

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 16/5
Good for dry skin
Glutamic Acid Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Saussurea Involucrata Extract Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Panax Ginseng Root Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylyl Glycol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Pantolactone Synthetic Wax Histidine PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Caution for dry skin
Centella Asiatica Extract Sorbitan Sesquioleate Glycerin PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate PEG-10 Isostearate
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin No data
Sensitive Skin 8/20
Good for sensitive skin
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Cysteine Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Panax Ginseng Root Extract Glycerin Allantoin
Caution for sensitive skin
Glycine Glutamic Acid Lysine Methionine Valine Serine Cysteine Aspartic Acid Alanine Arginine Isoleucine Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Glycerin Tyrosine Threonine Phenylalanine Proline Synthetic Wax Histidine

Ingredients list

59 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (3)
All59 Skin Conditioning58 Hair Conditioning22 Fragrance19 Antistatic Agent17 Humectant10 Masking10 Emollient9 Skin Protecting7
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
B
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
3
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Synthetic Wax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
PEG-10 Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
1
A
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
1
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
(Skin Protecting)
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
(Humectant)
1
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic)
1
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
(Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting)
1
A
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic)
1
B
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic)
Swiftlet Nest Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Angelica Gigas Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
(Tonic)
1
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic)
1
Morus Alba Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Morus Alba Root Extract
(Bleaching, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant)
1
A
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent)
1
A
Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Leucine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Lysine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent)
1
A
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Tyrosine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Proprietary, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Masking, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening)
1
A
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking)
1
A
Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent)
1
A
Histidine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant)
1
A
Methionine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent)
1
A
Cysteine
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving/Straighteningagent, Reducing, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Masking)
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Oryza sativa extract
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
(Soothing)
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing)
1
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
Pantolactone
(Humectant)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Dark SpotsFades dark spots for even skin tone.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Concerns

Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin conditioningEmollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientMaskingPerfumingSkin conditioningSolvent
Synthetic Wax
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingFragranceViscosity increasing agentAntistatic agentBindingEmollientMaskingViscosity controlling
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A EmulsifyingSurfactant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning emollient
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A HumectantSkin conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientSkin conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin protecting
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin protecting
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Humectant
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin conditioning, Tonic
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioningTonic
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AntioxidantEmollientHumectantSkin conditioningSkin protecting
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientHair conditioningSkin protectingTonic
+ 37 more — see the full ingredients list above
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning Good for Dry Skin
Allantoin
Skin conditioning, Skin protecting
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningSkin protectingSoothing Good for Oily SkinGood for Sensitive Skin
Panthenol
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Antistatic agentHair conditioningSkin conditioning Good for Dry Skin
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Use as the first step, on clean hands, before the rest of your routine.
  • 2 Morning & evening: Suitable for both AM and PM use.

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