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How it works.
80% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 75 in skincare
Sample
134 redditors with explicit opinion · 24 positive · 6 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.541 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 63–90% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/tretinoin + 1 more
COSRX · skincare
Polarizing
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
r/AsianBeautyr/KoreanBeautyr/SkincareAddictionr/IndianSkincareAddictsr/tretinoinr/Makeup
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A low-pH gel cleanser that cleared acne without stripping moisture. One user developed new breakouts and texture after a month of use.
What redditors love
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Cleared skin without causing dryness
“Cosrx low ph good morning gel cleanser is my favourite & helped clear my skin without drying it out.”
u/Flat_Transition_3775
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Works well in multi-step Korean skincare routine
“COSRX Low pH Cleanser, Hada Labo Gokujyun Light (2 layers), COSRX Snail Essence, BOJ Glow Serum, light Illiyoon cream at night.”
u/PresenceSuch7382
What they don’t
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Caused daily breakouts and jawline texture after one month
“Now i have new acne almost everyday ( since a month) And some small bumps (texture)along my jawline”
u/Narrow-Set-4816
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Direct quotes
What 23 redditors actually said.
Top 4 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/Fuzzy-Scene-5454
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r/koreanskincare
CosRX hyaluronic cream is fantastic, and gel like texture. I also love the low pH morning cleanser.
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u/awkardonut
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r/KoreanBeauty
Personally, while I like the way the Good Morning Cleanser works, the tea tree oil scent is a bit too strong for me.
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u/laurenrachel26
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r/KoreanBeauty
I like the corsrx snail line, I also love the corsrx low ph good morning cleanser.
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u/rmsb220_
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r/AsianBeauty
The cosrx good morning low ph gel cleanser. I think I'm in my 20th bottle. I literally keep repurchasi
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"Really? For me it feels a little bit too drying :( I much prefer the cosrx good morning cleanser, I can feel my skin not being stripped and dry after it. Oh well ymmv!"
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"d more even.
This is what my night routine looks like right now:
\- Cleanser: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
(Super gentle, doesn't strip my skin, leaves it soft and clean without tightne"
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"led miserably. Sticking to AM only. Rating: Win - already have a backup
\*\*COSRX Low pH Good Morning cleanser\*\* - Basic gel cleanser that gets the job done. Smells k"
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"tripping at all, and no negative effects on skin over long term use, unlike the cosrx good morning wash which dried out my skin over time. Works for my husband too who has extrem"
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"ne I've found that doesnt dry my skin out and cause flakes was surprisingly the cosrx good morning cleanser, which a lot of people complain dry out their skin! Just goes to show"
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"ame as the egg whip cleanser, they’re too strong. I prefer low PH products like cosrx good morning low ph cleanser."
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"move my concealer properly so morning only. already got backup bottle - YES
cosrx low ph morning cleanser - does exactly what it says. basic gel formula that never made"
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"oks really solid, you've done your research. to answer your questions quickly:
cosrx low ph cleanser is one of the gentlest in k-beauty, it's not going to be harsh on sens"
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"ff even light makeup so stuck to using it in the morning. •Verdict - ARP✅
**2) Cosrx Low Ph Good Morning cleanser - I**ts a basic, no-nonsense gel cleanser. Not stripping"
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"face. I work up a light lather in my hands before applying to the face.
No to cosrx good morning gel cleanser (a strong tea tree oil smell, thankfully it didn't break me out, u"
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"cleans well, but it dried my skin out too much (I have combo). I've been using Cosrx Low PH cleanser for a little over a week, and while the smell isn't my thing, I love h"
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"do anyone here get breakout from cosrx low ph good morning gel?"
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"Cosrx Good Morning Cleanser 🥲"
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"eansing balm, wipe with warm wet washcloth, and then cleanse a second time with CosRX gel cleanser. Gets everything off but I do notice sometimes it makes my eyes feel a bit scra"
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"Cosrx low ph cleanser is a good alternative."
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Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/AsianBeauty
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
The Only Sunscreen I Regret Buying My Nononsense
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r/AsianBeauty
r/AsianBeauty
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r/KoreanBeauty
r/KoreanBeauty
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r/SkincareAddiction
Acne Ow Do I Improve My Skin In A Week
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r/tretinoin
One Year Progress On Tret
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r/AsianBeauty
r/AsianBeauty
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r/KoreanBeauty
Night Skincare Routine That Actually Brightened
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