If your foaming cleanser leaves your face feeling tight, you may prefer a formula with added moisturizing ingredients. The COSRX cleanser in the Hydrium line is a 150ml foaming cleanser designed around that idea, with three forms of hyaluronic acid and panthenol included in the formula.
The rich, creamy lather is a notable feature. It works up into a dense, creamy foam from a small amount, and the coconut-derived surfactants and glycerin help cleanse without leaving skin feeling stripped. Hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, and sodium hyaluronate appear near the end of the ingredient list, alongside panthenol. The formula is fragranced, which is part of the experience for some shoppers and a reason to skip it for others.
It suits normal, dry, and dehydrated skin as a daily cleanser. IIf you wear heavy makeup or high-SPF sunscreen, use an oil or balm first. If you only buy fragrance-free products, this is not the right cleanser.
Features
● 150ml tube that works into a dense, creamy lather from a small amount
● Three forms of hyaluronic acid in one formula
● Panthenol carried through the cleansing step
● Coconut-derived cleansing agents alongside glycerin
● Rinses cleanly without leaving a film
● Contains fragrance, which is noticeable during use
Concerns
● Skin that feels tight and squeaky after a foaming cleanser
● Dehydrated skin that still needs a proper cleanse
● Cleansers that leave a residue behind
● Wanting a daily cleanser rather than a treatment wash
Suitable For
● Normal, dry, combination and dehydrated skin
● Daily morning and evening use
● Second cleanse in a double cleansing routine
● Not the right pick if you only buy fragrance-free products
Made In
● South Korea