Ingu Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Ingu Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Review

Does Ingu Hydrating Gentle Cleanser work?

Ingu Hydrating Gentle Cleanser 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
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
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Propanediol
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Chondrus Crispus Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Glyceryl Glucoside
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Saccharide Isomerate
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Polyquaternium-7
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Cocamide Methyl MEA
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PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
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Maltooligosyl Glucoside
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Lactic Acid
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Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %3
Function
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Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Est. %2
Function
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Sodium Lauroyl GlutamateA naturally-derived amino-acid based cleansing ingredient. It is known to be a mild yet high foaming cleanser that won't strip skin or leave it feeling tight and dry.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractAn abrasive rice extract rich in various emollient fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamin E.
Propanediol
Est. %1.3
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PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Est. %1
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Chondrus Crispus ExtractAn extract from the species of red marine algae called Irish moss or carrageen moss. It is edible and widely used to produce carrageenan, a polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Glyceryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl Glucoside
Saccharide Isomerate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Saccharide IsomerateA naturally-derived humectant that provides moisturization at low levels and is less sticky than other humectants like glycerin.
Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Cocamide Methyl MEA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cocamide Methyl MEA
PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
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Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateA starch-based syrup that binds to water and helps to form a film on the skin’s surface.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.