Why this product
Dry or sensitive skin that finds COSRX Good Morning Gel too stripping. Antioxidant-rich and ultra-gentle.
What it does: Water-based cleanse. Amino acid surfactants are gentler than SLS, ideal for sensitive or dry skin.
Skin types: Dry, normal, sensitive.
vs Fresh: $12 vs $32. Fresh Soy Cleanser is $32 for 150ml and uses soy amino acids. Innisfree uses similar amino acid surfactants plus 16.5% green tea for antioxidant benefits at 1/3 the price.
Discussed in an estimated 2,200+ threads on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: Switched from CeraVe to this and the difference in how my skin feels is night and day. No tightness at all.
2nd cleanse step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
Amino acid surfactants are the next generation of cleansing — they foam gently without disrupting the skin barrier. Innisfree sources its green tea from organic farms on Jeju Island, Korea’s volcanic island known for its clean air and mineral-rich soil.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
$32
Fresh Soy Cleanser is $32 for 150ml and uses soy amino acids. Innisfree uses similar amino acid surfactants plus 16.5% green tea for antioxidant benefits at 1/3 the price.
The bottom line
Innisfree Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam is a 2nd cleanse that costs $12 for 150ml. It has 2,200+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. The Western equivalent (Fresh) runs $32 — you save 63%. Best for dry, normal, sensitive skin.