Kose Softymo Mild Honey Cleansing Liquid

Kose Softymo Mild Honey Cleansing Liquid

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbitan oleate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Thick and dense liquid adheres well to makeup such as mascara, and removes it with water.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (diisostearyl malate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, sorbitan oleate) 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.

Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.6%
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.8%
Diisostearyl malateEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 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~0.05–0.15%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~4–6%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.05–0.25%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
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~2.4–3.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.2–9.3%
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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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4–6%
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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Palm oil fatty acid peg-7 glyceryl
Not recognized
Sorbitan oleate~2.4–3.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Honey~1.4–2.1%
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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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.9%
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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Diisostearyl malate~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Unknown, Sorbitan oleate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Honey, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Diisostearyl malate, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum

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