COSRX Low pH Good Night Soft Peeling Gel

A physical scrub can feel too abrasive, while a strong acid exfoliant can feel too intense. That is the gap a peeling gel fills. The COSRX Low pH Good Night Soft Peeling Gel is a 120 ml wash-off gel that forms soft rolls as you massage it over damp skin and then rinses away.

The rolling comes from cellulose, while the gentle exfoliating action comes from lactobionic acid, a PHA that is gentler than an AHA or BHA, and papain, an enzyme.The formula also contains niacinamide, three forms of hyaluronic acid, Damask rose flower water, lavender flower water and fermented soybean and rice ingredients. The mildly acidic pH is what the name refers to. The brand states the formula is made without parabens, sulfates, artificial colours and fragrances, animal products, alcohol, mineral oil, essential oils and silicone.

It works for most skin types including sensitive-feeling skin. If you already use an acid toner or a retinoid, space this out rather than stacking it on the same night.

Features

●        120 ml tube with a gel texture that forms soft rolls as you massage

●        Cellulose as the rolling agent rather than abrasive scrub particles

●        Lactobionic acid, a PHA, and papain, an exfoliating enzyme

●        Niacinamide and three hyaluronic acid forms in the formula

●        Damask rose flower water and lavender flower water

●        Mildly acidic pH, which is what the name refers to

●        Formulated without fragrance, essential oils, alcohol, silicone and animal products

Concerns

●        Rough-looking surface texture

●        Skin that looks dull between cleansing steps

●        Physical scrubs that feel too abrasive

●        Wanting an occasional polishing step rather than a daily acid

Suitable For

●        Normal, dry, combination and sensitive-feeling skin

●        Once or twice a week rather than daily

●        Anyone who finds physical scrubs too rough

●        Routines that include daily sunscreen

Made In

●        South Korea

●        Helps polish the look and feel of skin without the scratch of a physical scrub

●        PHA and papain work more gently than an AHA or BHA, which suits occasional use

●        Rose water, lavender water and hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable rather than tight

●        Used on damp skin after cleansing, so it fits easily into an existing skincare routine

●        Rinses off completely with lukewarm water in seconds

●        A 120 ml tube lasts a long time when used once or twice a week

1.     Cleanse your face first.

2.     Apply a moderate amount to damp skin, avoiding the eye area.

3.     Massage gently in circular motions until the gel begins to roll.

4.     Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

5.     Start by using the peeling gel once a week, gradually increasing to twice a week as tolerated. Follow with your toner and moisturizer.

6.     Apply sunscreen every morning while using this product.

Key Ingredients

Cellulose: The rolling agent that gathers on the skin as you massage.

Lactobionic Acid: A polyhydroxy acid, gentler than an AHA or BHA.

Papain: A fruit-derived enzyme used alongside the PHA.

Niacinamide: Supports a fresher, more even-looking complexion.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water: One of two floral waters in the formula, alongside lavender flower water.

Ingredient Claims

●        Fragrance-Free

●        Alcohol-Free

●        Silicone-Free

●        Free of parabens, sulfates, artificial colours, animal products, mineral oil and essential oils

●        Contains a PHA, so pair with daily sunscreen

●        Avoid the eye area

Full Ingredients List

Water, Cellulose, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Papain, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

COSRX is a South Korean brand founded on the idea that a short, well-chosen ingredient list works better than a long one. Its name combines "cosmetics" with the prescription symbol RX, reflecting an approach built around functional, ingredient-led formulas at accessible prices. The Low pH line is the brand's mildly acidic range, covering cleansers and this peeling gel, and the naming is deliberately literal so shoppers can tell what a product does from the box. All COSRX products are made in Korea. You can shop COSRX in Canada at C&C Canada.

●        COSRX Low pH Good Night Soft Peeling Gel

●        120 ml

●        1 tube

●        Screw cap