Dr.G pH Cleansing Gel Foam Review

Dr.G pH Cleansing Gel Foam
Review

Does Dr.G pH Cleansing Gel Foam Work?

 
Dr.G pH Cleansing Gel Foam is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Potassium Laureth Phosphate
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Glycerin
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Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Butylene Glycol
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Aspartic Acid
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
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Coco-Glucoside
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Disodium EDTA
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
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Bifida Ferment Lysate
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Lactobacillus
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Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Maltodextrin
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Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
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Pollen Extract
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Theanine
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Milk Lipids
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Glutathione
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Aspartic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aspartic AcidA humectant moisturizing amino acid that is a part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor. It helps to retain water on the skin’s surface and is slightly acidic, thereby helping to balance the pH of a skincare product.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateA vegetable glycerin or synthetically produced emulsifier and gentle cleansing agent. It won't leave skin feeling tight or dry when used to cleanse.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

An essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateA solubilizer that can help incorporate small amounts of oil to an otherwise watery product while providing lightweight skin feel.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bifida Ferment LysateA mixture of probiotic bacteria. According to the patent holder, it contains enzymes that are able to repair damaged DNA in skin cells. A single study confirms that it is able to reduce skin sensitivity.
Lactobacillus
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LactobacillusA genus of probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria are part of the human microflora and their ferment products contain antioxidants.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA biotechnological fermentation ingredient that is created by feeding radish root to Leuconostoc kimchii. It allegedly contains organic acids and a mixture of peptides known as bacteriocins – which have antimicrobial activity.
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAn extract derived from the seeds of a bush native to Northern India. It contains antioxidant, antimicrobial, and astringent organic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil UnsaponifiablesA fraction of olive oil that contains occlusive moisturizing and emollient sterols, vitamin E, pro-vitamin A, and fatty alcohols.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil Unsaponifiables
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Pollen Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pollen Extract
Theanine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TheanineAn amino acid derived from green tea extract. It has humectant properties, retains water to the skin’s surface, and offers additional soothing and immunomodulatory benefits.
Milk Lipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Milk Lipids
Glutathione
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlutathioneA naturally occurring tripeptide that combats free radicals and acts as a reducing agent.