Kose

Kose Softymo Honey Mild Cleansing Jelly

Name: Kose - Softymo Honey Mild Cleansing Jelly
Brand: Kose

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Diisostearyl malate + 4 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Softymo Honey Mild Cleansing Jelly”

Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (choleth-10, diisostearyl malate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, triceteareth-4 phosphate, triethanolamine) 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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.8–2.7%

Diisostearyl malateEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.3%

TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.45–1.1%

Sodium methyl stearoyl taurateEffect: High~0.4–1%

Choleth-10Effect: High~0.2–0.75%

Triceteareth-4 phosphateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~26–39%est.

Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~5.5–8.3%est.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.8–2.7%est.

Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Triceteareth-4 phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Triethylhexanoin~26–39%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.5–8.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Glycerin~4–6%

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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Water~2.9–4.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~1.9–2.8%

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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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.8–2.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Diisostearyl malate~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Honey~1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Triethanolamine~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%

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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Choleth-10~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Triceteareth-4 phosphate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Isopropyl myristate~0.1–0.35%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Parfum~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Caramel~0.01–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Honey, Disodium edta, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Choleth-10, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Isopropyl myristate, Parfum, Caramel

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	KoseSoftymo Honey Mild Cleansing JellyYOUR PRODUCT	La Roche-PosayRosaliac Make-Up Remover Gel	RURUBERRYGENTLE FRESH CLEANSING GEL	RéViveMelting Cleanser / Makeup Removing Wash
Match	—	36%	35%	34%
Price	—	$18.07	—	$80.00
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 9	2 of 9	2 of 9
Key difference	—	Ascorbyl Glucoside	Panthenol	Hexapeptide-9
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov

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