Is COSRX Low PH good morning gel cleanser Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Fails safety standards
1 of 25 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:
Polysorbate 20 HIGH Concern
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester directly hydrolyzed by Malassezia lipases into free fatty acids that support yeast proliferation.
Citation: Mayser P, Grimmig D, Krämer HJ. Different utilization of neutral lipids by Malassezia furfur and Malassezia sympodialis. Med Mycol. 1998;36(6):395-402.
Complete INCI formulation (25 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Pass |
| 3 | Sodium Lauroyl nicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract | Pass |
| 4 | Butylene Glycol | Pass |
| 5 | Saccharomyces Methyl Isethionate | Pass |
| 6 | Sodium Chloride | Pass |
| 7 | Polysorbate 20 | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 8 | Styrax Japo - Ferment | Pass |
| 9 | Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract | Pass |
| 10 | Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract | Pass |
| 11 | Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract | Pass |
| 12 | Ulmus Davidiana Root raria Lobata Root Extract | Pass |
| 13 | Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil | Pass |
| 14 | Extract | Pass |
| 15 | Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract | Pass |
| 16 | Pue Acid | Pass |
| 17 | Ethyl Hexanediol | Pass |
| 18 | Hexanediol | Pass |
| 19 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Allantoin | Pass |
| 20 | Caprylyl Glycol | Pass |
| 21 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Pass |
| 22 | Betaine Salicylate | Pass |
| 23 | Citric Disuccinate | Pass |
| 24 | Sodium Benzoate | Pass |
| 25 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fungal Acne (Malassezia) flags:
Other safety checks for Low PH good morning gel cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
8809416470511(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.