
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Gel Cleanser with pH-balanced formula
FEATURES
pH-balanced, removes impurities and makeup without stripping natural oils, provides hydration
BEST FOR
All, Combination, Oily, Dry, Normal
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, silicon, sulfate, paraben, fragrance, oil
Who Is It For?
All Skin Types All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Hydration Dryness Gentle CleansingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What APUS - Laneige Says
Product Description:
A gentle cleanser that matches skin's pH level to remove impurities, face makeup, and sunscreen without stripping the skin's natural oils.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
WATER / AQUA / EAU, GLYCERIN, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, LAURYL BETAINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, ALLANTOIN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, ARGININE, ASPARTIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PANTHENOL
Key Ingredients
Blue Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Amino-acid Complex
Ingredients Details
Allantoin
Common Name(s): 5-ureidohydantoin,glyoxyldiureide,aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate
CAS Number: 97-59-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, promotes skin cell renewal, and provides mild keratolytic exfoliation.
Why It's Used: Gold standard multi-function soothing active โ one of the most widely used cosmetic ingredients across all product types for its exceptional tolerability and clinically proven multi-action skin conditioning.
How It Works: Promotes keratinocyte proliferation and fibroblast migration for wound healing. mild keratolytic activity by disrupting corneocyte binding. anti-irritant via direct protein binding and anti-inflammatory cytokine reduction. humectant activity via hydroxyl groups.
Typically Found In: Post-procedure products,sensitive skin formulas,wound care,anti-acne treatments,baby products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,keratolytic,anti-irritant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or comfrey-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Exceptionally well-tolerated; suitable for all skin types including baby and compromised skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Allantoin's keratinocyte proliferation stimulation occurs via receptor-mediated signaling (possibly machr activation) rather than non-specific irritation-driven proliferation, making it a true wound-healing stimulant rather than a pro-inflammatory proliferative signal.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,araรบjo et al. allantoin review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12