Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

The cleanser Korean dermatologists keep recommending, because it leaves your skin alone.

Most foaming cleansers sit at a pH of 9 or 10, which is why skin feels tight afterwards. COSRX built this gel at pH 5, close to skin's own level, so it lifts off sweat, sunscreen, and light makeup without stripping the barrier. Tea tree oil and a gentle BHA keep pores clear. It has a light, herbal scent from the tea tree and a low, soft lather.

Why it made Seoul's edit

• Low pH (around 5) means no squeaky, tight feeling after washing.
• Betaine salicylate, a milder cousin of salicylic acid, gently clears pores every day.
• Tea tree leaf oil helps keep breakout-prone skin calm.
• Works as a morning wash or as the second step of a double cleanse at night.

Good for

Oily, combination, and breakout-prone skin. Anyone whose current cleanser leaves skin tight. Teens and adults alike.

Skip it if you have very dry skin and prefer a cream or milk cleanser, or if tea tree scent bothers you.

How to use

1. Wet your face with lukewarm water.
2. Work a pea-sized amount into a light lather and massage for 30 seconds.
3. Rinse, pat dry, and go straight to toner. Use morning and night.

Key ingredients, in plain English

• Betaine salicylate: a gentle BHA that loosens the oil and dead skin that clog pores.
• Tea tree leaf oil: a traditional botanical for keeping skin clear.
• Allantoin: softens and soothes.

What you get

One 150 ml (5.07 fl oz) tube. Used twice a day, it lasts about 2 months.

Pairs well with

Anua Heartleaf 77% Toner to rebalance, then COSRX Snail 96 Essence.

Shipping and returns

Ships from our US partner warehouse in Virginia, usually within 1 business day, with tracking by email. Free standard shipping on orders over $50, otherwise $5.95. Unopened, sealed items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.