Koh Gen Do Soft Gommage Gel

Koh Gen Do Soft Gommage Gel

Review

Does Koh Gen Do Soft Gommage Gel work?

Koh Gen Do Soft Gommage Gel 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
2
1.9
1.5
1.3
1
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
0.3
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Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Dicocodimonium Chloride
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Steartrimonium Bromide
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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Onsen-Sui
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Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
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Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
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Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
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Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
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Carbomer
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Lauryl Betaine
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Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %6
Function
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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.

Dicocodimonium Chloride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Dicocodimonium Chloride
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.
Steartrimonium Bromide
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Steartrimonium Bromide
Isopropyl Alcohol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Isopropyl AlcoholA synthetic solvent that thins out products and negates unwanted foaming behavior.
Onsen-Sui
Est. %1.3
Function
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Onsen-Sui
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Betula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceA fresh sap obtained from the Asian white birch. It contains various antioxidant compounds and is claimed to promote hair growth.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower ExtractObtained from lavender flowers, this extract contains a fragrant essential oil along with various antioxidant and astringent flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids. It is used in skincare for its refreshing, calming scent, or as a cleansing ingredient.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractA leaf extract from the mint family that contains antioxidant flavonoids and terpenes.
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractA fragrant and anti-inflammatory extract derived from ginger roots. It is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine. In can increase blood circulation, which helps with skin healing and skin metabolism.
Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract

A fragrant extract obtained from tangerine peels which, like other citrus peels, contains a citrusy-scented volatile phytochemical called limonene.

Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Lauryl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lauryl Betaine
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.