COSRX

COSRX Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream

Name: COSRX - Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream
Brand: COSRX

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 8 more

Works well

What the product description says

“A gel-like, cooling, non-oily gel cream moisturizer that immerses skin in hydration.”

Source: Cosrx

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.2–1.7%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.6–3.9%

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.55%

Lupinus albus seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~3.5–5.3%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.8–1.2%

Moringa pterygosperma seed extractEffect: LowMight help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.3%

Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration~0.1–0.35%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.35–0.85%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract

May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~3.5–5.3%

Melia azadirachta flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Melia azadirachta leaf extractA plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.1–3.1%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extractA plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentrationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Lupinus albus seed extractA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Melia azadirachta flower extractA plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

Alternatives

The closest match we found

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User reviews

Would you recommend?

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1 of 1 community members would buy it again.

100% would0% wouldn't

Unhooked· Mar 2024Recommends
Excellent lightweight gel moisturizer for oily, acne prone skin!
Moisturization
Excellent
Finish
Dewy
Texture
Light
Clogging pores
Doesn't clog pores
Smell
No smell

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.2–6.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~3.5–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Glycerin~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Pentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Panthenol~1.2–1.7%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Tromethamine~0.95–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Butylene glycol~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl olivate~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Allantoin~0.35–0.85%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Aloe ferox leaf extract~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A plant extract that might contain a peptide (Myoxinol). It could be helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-aging effect, but the research is lacking and it is rarely used in a high enough concentration

More about Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract

Lupinus albus seed extract~0.05–0.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

More about Melia azadirachta leaf extract

Melia azadirachta flower extract~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Melia azadirachta flower extract

Ingredient list view

Water, Propanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Allantoin, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed hibiscus esculentus extract, Lupinus albus seed extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract

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