Seoul Guide
First wash you hands and wet your face with lukewarm water. Squeeze a pea size amount of COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser onto your hand and rub your hands together to lather the gel into a foam. Apply the foam to your wet face and gently massage. Rinse with lukewarm water, pat your face dry and continue onto the next step of the skincare routine.
Why we like it
This cleanser clarifies the skin without stripping it of moisture. The BHA (Betaine Salicylate) assists to refine your skin’s texture by gently removing impurities and clearing pores.
Ingredients we love
Saccharomyces Ferment – Provides skin with minerals, amino acids, beta glucan and vitamins
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract – Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent
Tea Tree Leaf Oil – Calms redness and inflammation
Ingredient List – Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA
Nasreen (verified owner) –
Been using this cleanser for a week now and I love it – leaves my skin feeling soft, supple and clean. My skin texture is amazing after using this product, not overly drying or harsh. The only downside is the slightly strong Tea Tree smell that my sensitive nose is not always a fan of. Definite worth its HG hype!
kiara2manickum –
I have been using this cleanser since BR and I’m in love with it. It visibly reduced redness from my acne and made my skin feel soft not tight. WILL BUY AGAIN.
jessicateixeiralopez –
An amazing cleanser! It makes my face feel so fresh and clean!
catharinavdmescht (verified owner) –
You really get bang for your buck! It is a LOT of cleanser for what you pay. Works very well for my oily skin and it cleans the skin without leaving it feeling dried out and stripped. It also has a really pleasant smell, without having the fragrance irritate my skin.
nazjacobs12 (verified owner) –
I used this product about a year ago and I honestly could not decide if I liked it or not. After using it again I am certain I will be using this for life! It’s gentle but so effective in terms of cleansing and improving your skin health. Also it 100% has helped my skin being less oily
sahlahdavids (verified owner) –
A really great product! very gentle on my skin but leaves it feeling clean and supple. Also wonderful service. Thank you Seoul Of Tokyo!
feroza_mia (verified owner) –
GOOD MORNING!!! thats really what it does. using it just under a week now, but love the feeling after cleansing. A cleanser that wakes your skin up, awesome!
Thule (verified owner) –
This product is ideal for you if you have dry skin. I absolutely love how I get that fresh feeling after using it but my skin never feels stripped
sayurimoodley24 –
An amazing cleanser! My skin feels soft and clean after use. I like that it does not have a chemical smell to it, and is gentle on the skin.
thule.mathebula (verified owner) –
This is the second K/J beauty cleanser I’ve tried and it’s been truly amazing ! As a person with dry skin it’s really important to me that a cleanser effectively cleanses my skin but also doesn’t leave it feeling stripped and this cleanser does just that. It’s a definite must try.
leightonjames89 –
Definitely a well formulated cleanser, that being said i feel this cleanser is just an all rounder, it doesn’t treat anything specifically, it’s definitely worth 5 stars for price, packaging and quality but for indication it deserves a 3 star rating, South Korea cannot use salicylic acid directly which is why derivatives have to be used, pure salicylic acid would be advantageous.
mfelaar –
Honestly love it! I use it in the morning when I wake up with lukewarm water. It leaves my face squeaky clean and can be a little drying in the winter months so add a bit of moisturizer
mfelaar –
Honestly love it! I use it in the morning when I wake up with lukewarm water. It leaves my face squeaky clean and can be a little drying in the winter months so add a bit of moisturizer. I usually apply sunscreen after so my face is protected. Haven’t had any breakouts and is definitely my go-to cleanser.
jelena (verified owner) –
Repeat buyer of this amazing, gentle cleanser. I feel like it would work well for all skin types and my partner loves it too. Great value for money and highly recommended.
BR (verified owner) –
This is a great cleanser. I’ve been using it for almost a month now. It leaves my skin feeling fresh and it doesn’t feel stripping my skin of moisture afterwards. It does have a mild tea tree smell which I’m not overly fond of, but I can live with it.
akira.lab22 (verified owner) –
Love this cleanser so much. It leaves my skin feeling clean without stripping it of any moisture. I would definitely recommend it.
zaakse (verified owner) –
This cleanser is really amazing and little does go a long way when using it. It does have a slightly strong well which I dont mind and really leaves your skin feeling fresh and smooth. I also love that my skins moisture is not lost after using the cleanser. This is my new go to cleanser that I am using twice a day together with other COSRX products. I am loving this brand!
Aarya (verified owner) –
I love this cleanser. It cleans well and it doesn’t leave my skin dry or any burning sensations that I have experienced with other cleansers.
Jay (verified owner) –
Good cleanser. I’m really enjoying it and will repurchase it again. Leaves my skin feeling very clean and ready for the day.
JOANNE (verified owner) –
My go to cleanser. Doesn’t dry out your skin and removes dirt and oil perfectly. A bit of a strong tea tree oil smell but I don’t mind it.
thilo (verified owner) –
I have been using this product for a couple months and it’s now my favourite cleanser. Very gentle and leaves your skin feeling clean without stripping it. Will definitely repurchase.
prelenenaidoo (verified owner) –
I have been using this product a few days now. I love that my skin feels cleanse but not dry or stripped. It is so gently I have combo skin.
shannonkn97 (verified owner) –
I purchased this product a few weeks ago and I’m extremely impressed with the quality of the face wash. If you’ve recently been on acne medication and looking for a gentle but effective cleanser, I highly recommend this one. It smells amazing with a light hint of tea tree oil and it doesn’t dry out your skin. Your skin feels clean but still soft and hydrated.
lufunon4 (verified owner) –
Where has this been all my life?! I was previously using the Cetaphil cleanser and as someone with ezcema I was very anxious about trying out a new cleanser on my face with the fear of it causing flareups. Let me tell you, I had no reason to be worried. It cleans so well without stripping my skin of its moisture and my skin has been looking nothing short of amazing.
yureshanaik (verified owner) –
A gentle cleanser that leaves skin feeling soft without stripping it. Only a small amount is needed so it’s a budget-friendly cleanser as well. Definitely worth the hype.
Demitri Heyneke (verified owner) –
I really like this cleanser. It doesn’t leave your skin feeling stripped at all and removes makeup quite effectively! It have a slight minty smell to it which i dont mind. Very gentle and refreshing
Tammy Gluch (verified owner) –
This is such a gentle cleanser, perfect for my dry skin and leaves my skin feeling so clean. Lovely scent and not over powering.
Minx (verified owner) –
It really does live up to the reviews. A very gently cleanser that works on combination oily skin. It leaves your skin feeling refreshed but not stripped and dry. Definitely a winner!
nabeelahhendricks01 –
Been using this face wash for a couple months and I definitely see a difference in my skin, its gentle and does not leave my face feeling stripped or dry what so ever.
thandibb9 (verified owner) –
Normal/sensitive skin
I usually steer more towards cream cleansers, but this didn’t disappoint! Despite being called a morning cleanser, I found it lovely to use at night for those of us who wash our face once a day. I like waterproof sunscreen and this had no problems taking it off. It caused no irritation. The tea tree smell is refreshing. It goes from a gel to a light bubbly lather that feels soft on the skin.
charnejvr1 (verified owner) –
It is a good cleanser but my breakouts haven’t been going the best, that said it is probably due to external factors ie. hormones and diet.
charnejvr1 (verified owner) –
It is a good cleanser, my breakouts aren’t necessarily better but that is probably due to external factors ie. hormones and diet.
Jay (verified owner) –
I have a normal skin and this cleanser is terrible. It leaves my skin horrible squeaky clean with stripped effect. I totally would not recommend it.
Nadeen Hyderally –
I wasn’t too happy with this product, it did help with my acne for sometime and then it just dried out my skin.
ulyana.ustinova (verified owner) –
I tried a lot of face wash but was surprised by this one, and Cosrx range in general is one of my favourite and the most effective products out of K-products. This face wash feels amazing on my skin and smells just as nice- I think it’s eucalyptus but very gentle smell.
Definitely would recommend.
Lindsay Rajah (verified owner) –
Good stuff! Contains BHA so works well for breakouts, doesnt leave my skin too dry or tight. A happy customer 🙂
sammiburn (verified owner) –
Still the best cleanser I have tried. Doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight or dry. I have also noticed a real difference in the amount of pimples I get since I started it. It’s a big bottle too so it will last a good few months.
Jurgen Maletzky (verified owner) –
It’s a great cleanser, does the job, however it does not lather as much as I prefer. You need to use more of it to get the same lathering effect from other cleansers.
linesoxa (verified owner) –
My favourite cleanser. I have damaged my skin barrier by using harsh cleansers, every time after the wash I would get red spots on my face. I have oily skin. After using this cleanser redness, tightness and flakiness stopped. Love it!
Rene (verified owner) –
This is a great cleanser, does what it says and leaves the skin not dried out. I do feel there is more value in other cleansers though with other added benefits, that can and will do more than this one does. If you want to keep it simple in your routine, this wash is perfect.
Aaliyah (verified owner) –
I really enjoy using this cleanser though it can be a bit too stripping during colder months
qsokopo (verified owner) –
Great cleanser for combination skin. My skin feels supple, nourished and soft, and the cleanser does not dry me out, took a while to get use to the scent but after a while you can barely tell it’s there.
claudettelingenfelder (verified owner) –
Love this cleanser and the fresh tea tree smell, does not dry or strip my skin
Debbie (verified owner) –
Works wander, live the cleanser