Kose Softymo Lachesca Hot Gel Mild Cleansing

Kose Softymo Lachesca Hot Gel Mild Cleansing

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Softymo Lachesca Hot Gel Mild Cleansing”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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~3.6–5.4%
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.5–5.3%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~22–34%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~2.1–3.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Peg-8~22–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
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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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

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Butylene glycol~1.2–1.7%
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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.7%
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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Carbomer~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Malic acid~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH

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Water~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Caramel~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Peg-8, Glycerin, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Citric acid, Malic acid, Water, Potassium hydroxide, Caramel

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