COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150mL

A gel cleanser is mixed with water and massaged over damp skin to remove surface residue. It is rinsed away before toner, serum and moisturizer. In the morning, it can refresh the skin before daytime care; in the evening, it fits after a separate makeup-removal step when your routine calls for one.

COSRX uses a low-pH gel formula with tea tree leaf oil, betaine salicylate and allantoin. The brand describes a pH of 5.5 ± 1, so it should not be read as an exact fixed value for every bottle. Work the gel into a lather rather than using it as a leave-on exfoliant.

A low-pH gel with tea tree oil and betaine salicylate

The texture starts as a gel and develops a light lather with water. Its formula includes cleansing agents alongside conditioning ingredients and a BHA-related exfoliating ingredient. The product is designed to be rinsed off, with no separate pad, brush or cleansing device required.

• Low-pH formula: The brand’s stated pH range is 5.5 ± 1. This distinguishes the product from a strongly alkaline soap wash without implying that a numerical pH alone guarantees compatibility for every skin type.
• Tea tree leaf oil: Tea tree oil is part of the actual formula and contributes its characteristic aromatic note. Customers avoiding essential oils should take this into account rather than treating the gel as an unscented product.
• Betaine salicylate: This ingredient is included alongside the cleansing base. The product is not a replacement for a dedicated leave-on acid, and no unverified concentration is claimed here.
• Allantoin and botanical ingredients: Allantoin accompanies a formula containing botanical extracts and Saccharomyces ferment. See the full ingredient list for the complete combination rather than relying only on the highlighted ingredients.
• 150mL tube: The squeeze tube makes it straightforward to dispense gel into the palm, add water and lather. No reusable applicator or cotton pad is necessary.

A straightforward wash for a fresh start and finish

Good Morning is the product name, not a restriction to morning use. Its practical role is to remove everyday surface impurities while leaving skin ready for the next skincare step. Gentle handling and thorough rinsing remain more important than creating an especially large amount of foam.

• Refresh the skin: The gel helps wash away surface residue and excess oil for a cleaner feel. It can provide a simple starting point before daytime skincare and sunscreen.
• Fit an evening routine: Use it as the water-based cleansing step when washing at night. For stubborn or waterproof makeup, remove that makeup first rather than relying on extended rubbing with the gel.
• Avoid a heavy cleansing texture: The water-rinsable gel offers an alternative to a rich cleansing cream or balm. It spreads with water and is removed before your leave-on products.
• Keep the process simple: Lather, massage gently and rinse. The format does not require timing a mask, peeling off a film or introducing an extra cleansing accessory.
• Support a comfortable routine: Follow cleansing with suitable hydration and moisturizer. If your skin feels tight or irritated, adjust the routine instead of assuming that more frequent washing will improve the result.

You Get:

• 1 × COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150mL