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
The product holds a 4.8/5 rating across 171 Korean reviews. Detailed written reviews are limited, with feedback touching on competitive positioning against products like Banila Co’s Clean It Zero (4.9/5) but offering sparse commentary on application texture, scent, and suitability across skin types.
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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