Kose Astaluxe Creamy Wash

Kose Astaluxe Creamy Wash

Review

Results you may expect from using Kose Astaluxe Creamy Wash:

Kose Astaluxe Creamy Wash 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
65
Water
9
Myristic Acid
6
Glycerin
4
Stearic Acid
3
Potassium Hydroxide
2.5
Lauric Acid
2
PEG-32
1.5
PEG-6
1.3
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
1
Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate
0.3
Astaxanthin
0.3
Ergothioneine
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
0.3
Quercus Robur Root Extract
0.3
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Polyquaternium-39
0.3
Polyquaternium-7
0.3
Potassium Phosphate
0.3
Sodium Phosphate
0.3
Potassium Chloride
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Hydrogenated Lecithin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Myristic Acid
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Stearic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Potassium Hydroxide
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Potassium HydroxideA very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Lauric Acid
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
PEG-32
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PEG-32A synthetic water-loving moisturizer that produces water gels.
PEG-6
Est. %1.5
Function
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PEG-6A synthetic alcohol that moisturizes skin and dissolves many other ingredients.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoyl GlycinateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate
Est. %1
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Origin
Sodium Methyl Myristoyl TaurateDescription is coming soon
Astaxanthin
Est. %0.3
Function
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AstaxanthinA red natural pigment from the family of antioxidant carotenoids that occurs in many natural sources such as lobster and algae. It is mainly used as a colorant and soothing ingredient.
Ergothioneine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ErgothioneineA naturally-occurring amino acid that functions as a powerful and versatile antioxidant.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Est. %0.3
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Haematococcus Pluvialis ExtractDescription is coming soon
Quercus Robur Root Extract
Est. %0.3
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Quercus Robur Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment FiltrateDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Butylene GlycolA 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.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Polyquaternium-39
Est. %0.3
Function
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Polyquaternium-39Description is coming soon
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.
Potassium Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium PhosphateA salt of phosphoric acid that normally acts as a weak base.
Sodium Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium PhosphateA sodium salt of phosphoric acid that increases pH.
Potassium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium ChlorideA salt of hydrochloric acid that stabilizes emulsions through thickening.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Hydrogenated Lecithin
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrogenated LecithinA version of plain lecithin that has been saturated with hydrogen atoms. This ingredient can be derived from plants, like soy or sunflower, from egg yolks, or made synthetically. Its major function is to emulsify water and oils.
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.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.