COSRX Cleanser / Makeup Remover Low pH Good Morning Gel Cream
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20 + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanser / Makeup Remover Low pH Good Morning Gel Cream”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 20, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Betaine salicylate, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Betaine salicylate, AllantoinMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Oenothera biennis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePolysorbate 20~4–4.9%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSodium chloride~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Caprylyl glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.4%
Parfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidStyrax japonicus branch/fruit/leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Betaine salicylate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateSaccharomyces ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentCryptomeria japonica leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractNelumbo nucifera leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl hexanediol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolLimonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Allantoin, Sodium benzoate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Styrax japonicus branch/fruit/leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine salicylate, Saccharomyces ferment, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ethyl hexanediol, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| COSRXCleanser / Makeup Remover Low pH Good Morning Gel CreamYOUR PRODUCT | K-SECRETHyaluronic Acid Secret Gel Cleanser | RoC SkincareBarrier Renew Gel-To-Foam Cleanser | MagnitoneSuperNaturals Pore-Ify Anti-Oil Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 42% | 40% |
| Price | — | $16.00 | $12.99 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract | Ceramide Ng | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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