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Mung Bean Extract
By Nur → Last verified 9/26/2026
What it is
Mung bean extract is a botanical ingredient used in Korean cleansers for its calming properties, built into beplain's entire cleanser identity around this single ingredient.
What the evidence says
beplain's Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam builds well beyond mung bean extract alone, adding centella asiatica, allantoin, ceramide NP, and turmeric root extract, a genuinely more complete formula than most cleansing foams, backed by real, repeated Korean-market signal: ranked #3 in Olive Young's Cleansing category in 2024, then #2 in 2025.
Who it's for
Anyone wanting a botanical-forward cleanser with real added barrier support (ceramide NP), not just a single soothing extract.
Worth knowing
Fragrance-sensitive skin should know this formula contains fragrance, confirmed in its own ingredient list, despite the gentle botanical positioning.
Where you'll find it
Products in our catalog that list Mung Bean Extract as a key ingredient.
Frequently asked
What does mung bean extract do for skin?
It's used as a calming botanical ingredient, central to beplain's Mung Bean Cleansing Foam alongside centella, allantoin, and real Ceramide NP.
Is beplain's Mung Bean Cleanser fragrance-free?
No, it contains fragrance, confirmed in its own ingredient list, despite its gentle botanical positioning.
Has a mung bean-based Korean cleanser won any awards?
Yes, beplain's Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam ranked #3 in Olive Young's Cleansing category in 2024, then #2 in 2025, a genuine, repeated Korean-market signal.