Koh Gen Do Spa Foaming Facial Wash

Koh Gen Do Spa Foaming Facial Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Tea-cocoyl alaninate, Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Spa Foaming Facial Wash”
Source: Beautylish

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.

Tea-cocoyl alaninateEffect: High~5.1–6.2%
Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~0.6–0.9%
Quillaja saponaria bark extractEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.4–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~1.4–1.7%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~1.4–1.8%est.
Perilla ocymoides leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.4%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Actinidia chinensis fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Quillaja saponaria bark extractHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Sapindus mukorossi peel extractA plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~5.5–6.8%
Formula
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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Tea-cocoyl alaninate~5.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Butylene glycol~3.3–4%
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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Water~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Betula platyphylla japonica juice~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~1.4–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Perilla ocymoides leaf extract~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

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Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Lactobacillus/grape juice ferment filtrate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Quillaja saponaria bark extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sapindus mukorossi peel extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix together

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Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dihydroxypropyl arginine hcl~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Polyepsilon-lysine~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Tea-cocoyl alaninate, Butylene glycol, Water, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Lactobacillus/grape juice ferment filtrate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Oryza sativa bran extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Sapindus mukorossi peel extract, Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Dihydroxypropyl arginine hcl, Citric acid, Polyepsilon-lysine, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol

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