Koh Gen Do Spa Cleansing Water - Anniversary Edition
Works for
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamineCan be harsh
“Koh Gen Do's Cleansing Spa Water gently removes makeup and other impurities without stripping essential moisture for clean, healthier skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Lactic acidWorks 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: lactic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~7.1–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateStearamidopropyl dimethylamine~2.5–3.7%
Lactic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidArginine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineButylene glycol~1.2–1.7%
- 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 glycolArtemisia princeps leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractMethylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Lactic acid, Arginine, Butylene glycol, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Zingiber officinale root extract, Methylparaben, 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 DoSpa Cleansing Water - Anniversary EditionYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaLactic Acid Micellar Wash Gel | KoseSoftymo Makeup Removal Sheet 52 pcs - 4 Types | EucerinUrea Plus Shower Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | — | — | — | $10.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 5 | 0 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Benzophenone-4 | Polysorbate 80 | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Eau de Jonzac Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel OrganicBalea Med Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Foam
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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