Kose Softymo Lachesca Premium Hot Gel Cleansing
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Softymo Lachesca Premium Hot Gel Cleansing”
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 isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polysorbate 80, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPeg-8~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-20 glyceryl isostearate~3.7–5.6%
Water~2.7–4%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateMel~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelPanthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilButylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
- 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 glycolTriethanolamine~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarrageenan~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanCarbomer~0.3–0.7%
- 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 CarbomerAgar~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarCitric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 80~0.15–0.55%
Malic acid~0.1–0.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iron oxides~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Glycerin, Peg-8, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl isostearate, Water, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Mel, Panthenol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butylene glycol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carrageenan, Carbomer, Agar, Citric acid, Polysorbate 80, Malic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel, Iron oxides
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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.
| KoseSoftymo Lachesca Premium Hot Gel CleansingYOUR PRODUCT | OrbisCleansing Gel | RURUBERRYGENTLE FRESH CLEANSING GEL | pdcPure Natural Cleansing Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | ≈ $22.28 | $19.26≈ −$3.02 | — | $8.70≈ −$13.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Bisabolol | Lauric Acid |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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