beplain Mung Bean Pore Cleansing Milk Balm 100ml Set (+3ml*4ea)
“Solid mid-range cleansing balm with decent pore-clearing rep, but Korean feedback is sparse and mixed.”
Best for Oily to combination skin seeking blackhead and sebum removal; makeup-heavy routines.
View on Olive Young Global ↗Key ingredients
- Mung bean (Vigna radiata)
- Ceramides & cholesterol
- PHA, LHA
- Plant-derived surfactants
👍 Pros
- 4.8/5 from 171 Olive Young Global reviewers suggests broad satisfaction
- Set includes travel sizes (3ml×4) for testing or on-the-go use
- Low-irritation surfactants and barrier-supporting ceramides
- Mid-range price ($21.92) competitive in cleansing balm category
👎 Cons
- Korean blog reviews are thin and mixed; one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction without detail
- Competes directly with higher-rated Banila Co (4.9/5) at similar price
- Efficacy claims (pore control, blackhead removal) are brand marketing, not clinically proven
The Gist
The beplain Mung Bean Pore Cleansing Milk Balm 100ml Set (+3ml*4ea) is an oil-based first cleanser marketed for dissolving sebum and makeup. The brand claims it combines mung bean oil with low-irritant surfactants and skin-barrier ingredients (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids). Texture and rinse-off experience are not detailed in available reviews, making tactile expectations unclear.
What Korean reviewers say
Korean blog feedback available was limited and fragmented. At least one reviewer reported dissatisfaction but did not elaborate on specifics. The product sits in a competitive mid-range category where consumers have established comparisons—notably Banila Co’s Clean It Zero (4.9/5 rating), which may set higher benchmarks. Detailed feedback on application feel, scent, and skin-type suitability was largely absent, suggesting either reviewer reluctance or insufficient grassroots uptake for robust Korean consumer commentary.
Bottom line
At $21.92, this is a reasonable entry point if you have oily or combination skin and want a gentle, barrier-supportive cleansing balm. However, the mixed Korean sentiment and lack of detailed user reporting mean it’s a calculated bet rather than a proven winner—consider the higher-rated Banila Co alternative if pore-clearing is your priority and budget allows.
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