1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
beplain
Mung Bean Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
beplain
face oil cleanser
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Take the skin testThe Be Plain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil is a gentle yet effective formula designed to melt away makeup, sebum, and impurities while leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Infused with mung bean extract, this lightweight, vegan, and cruelty-free cleansing oil helps nourish sensitive skin while cleansing deeply without stripping moisture. Its mild texture effortlessly glides onto the skin, removing excess oils and leaving a fresh, moisturized finish.
Mung Bean Cleansing Oil is a rich oil cleanser from beplain, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 15 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Allantoin and Panthenol.
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 15 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract is an extract of the sprout of the Bean, Phaseolus radiatus L., Leguminosae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Bean, Phaseolus radiatus L., Leguminosae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds the Radish, Raphanus sativus L., Brassicaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9-(Z)-Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy- (9Z, 12R)-, homopolymer, ester with triglycerol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED OIL, PHASEOLUS RADIATUS SPROUT EXTRACT, PHASEOLUS RADIATUS SEED EXTRACT, RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEED EXTRACT, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER EXTRACT, WATER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL.
PANTHENOL.
Dispense a proper amount onto dry hands and gently massage onto the face for around 30 seconds. Rinse with lukewarm water thoroughly.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 15 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
beplain, a brand based in Korea.
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