COSRX
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
A rinse-off gel cleanser with cocamidopropyl betaine, tea tree leaf oil, allantoin and betaine salicylate. COSRX instructs users to massage onto wet skin and rinse, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | CleansingFoam supportTexture | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps a formula produce more foam. |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CleansingCleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Sodium Chloride | Formula bodyScentTexture | Adds bulk to a formula. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Polysorbate 20 | CleansingMixing oil and waterFragrance support | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Saccharomyces Ferment | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract | Toning | Provides a feeling of well-being on skin or hair. |
| Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract | Astringent | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. |
| Pueraria Lobata Root Extract | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil | AntioxidantScent | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Betaine Salicylate | Microbial controlSurface exfoliation | Helps limit the growth of microorganisms. Helps loosen or remove material at the outer surface of the skin. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Ethyl Hexanediol | Dissolving ingredients | Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | Formula stability | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Product preservationFormula protectionScent | Helps stop microorganisms from spoiling the product. Helps protect against corrosion. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
Sources
- COSRX: Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser — full ingredient listChecked 2026-10-05T20:11:35.065470+00:00