Works for
MoisturizingOlea europaea fruit oil, Butylene glycol + 3 moreNot delivered
“Its host of moisturizing and conditioning ingredients leave skin feeling soft, supple and radiant.”
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (olea europaea fruit oil) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Refine and brighten your skin with the Koh Gen Do Soft Gommage Gel, a face scrub that performs gentle exfoliation to smoothen and clarify the complexion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Infused with SPA Blend Water and six herbal extracts, the gel-based exfoliator delicately sloughs away dead skin cells which can make skin appear dull and congested, and helps to reduce redness for a more balanced, even toned complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Chrysanthellum indicum extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5–7.5%
- 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 glycolSteartrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAlcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPalmitoyl carnitine~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthellum indicum extract~0.95–1.45%
Caffeine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractMorus alba root extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractWater~0.1–0.4%
Lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPropylene glycol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Steartrimonium chloride, Carbomer, Alcohol, Palmitoyl carnitine, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, Caffeine, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Morus alba root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Water, Lecithin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Koh Gen DoSoft Gommage GelYOUR PRODUCT | CureNatural Aqua Gel | TheradermNuPeel Natural Enzyme Peel | Green PeopleSkin Age Defy+ Soft Buff Skin Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 31% | 26% |
| Price | — | $30.19 | $42.00 | $39.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | Retinyl Palmitate | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Koh Gen Do" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasissciencedirect.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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