Water-Based Cleansers

A Korean face wash is a water-based cleanser, usually a low-pH gel, foam or cream, that cleans skin without leaving it squeaky or tight. It is the second step of a double cleanse, or the only cleanser in a quick routine. Every product in this collection is water-based.

Brands include Etude House, SKIN1004, Pyunkang Yul, Laundryou, ISOI, COSRX, CNP Laboratory and Isntree. Examples are the ROUNDLAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser, the beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam, the Dear Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser, the Etude House SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser and the illiyoon Gentle Foaming Deep Facial Cleanser.

Pick a creamy or low-pH formula if your skin is dry or sensitive and a gel or foam if it is oily. Wash for about 30 seconds with lukewarm water, then follow with toner and moisturizer. If you wear sunscreen or makeup, start with an oil; Double Cleansing: When It Helps, When It Is Too Much explains the order.

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[ROUNDLAB] 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150ml - Keauty
[ROUNDLAB] 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 150ml
$ 318.00 $ 486.00
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beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam 80ml — green pump tube with botanical mung bean label
[beplain] Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam 80ml
$ 299.00 $ 468.00
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[VT Cosmetics] PDRN Barrier Cleanser 200ml [VT Cosmetics] PDRN Barrier Cleanser 200ml
[VT Cosmetics] PDRN Barrier Cleanser 200ml
$ 318.00 $ 411.00
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125ml — front of pump bottle on white background SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 20ml — compact travel-size tube with cap on
[Skin1004] Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam - 2 Size
From $ 130.00 $ 186.00
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Dear Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 140ml — black tube with creamy foam texture
[Dear Klairs] Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 140ml
$ 299.00 $ 468.00
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[Dr.G] Red Blemish Moisture Cleansing Foam 150ml - Keauty
[Dr.G] Red Blemish Moisture Cleansing Foam 150ml
$ 562.00 $ 862.00
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Apieu Deep Clean Foam Cleanser Pore 130ml — tube with green pore-care label on white background
[Apieu] DEEP CLEAN FOAM CLEANSER [PORE] 130ml
$ 167.00 $ 243.00
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EtudeHouse SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 250ml — white pump bottle with green label
[EtudeHouse] SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 250ml
$ 411.00 $ 505.00
[Mediheal] Derma Cream Pack Cleanser Rose PDRN 120ml [Mediheal] Derma Cream Pack Cleanser Rose PDRN 120ml - Nordic person lifestyle PDP image
[Mediheal] Derma Cream Pack Cleanser Rose PDRN 120ml
$ 430.00
[Illiyoon] Gentle Foaming Deep Facial Cleanser 250ml [Illiyoon] Gentle Foaming Deep Facial Cleanser 250ml - Nordic person lifestyle PDP image
[Illiyoon] Gentle Foaming Deep Facial Cleanser 250ml
$ 430.00
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[SUNGBOON EDITOR] Kojic Acid Niacinamide Radiance Soothing Gel Cleanser 120g [SUNGBOON EDITOR] Kojic Acid Niacinamide Radiance Soothing Gel Cleanser 120g
[SUNGBOON EDITOR] Kojic Acid Niacinamide Radiance Soothing Gel Cleanser 120g
$ 505.00 $ 655.00
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PyunkangYul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser 150ml — white pump bottle on white
[PyunkangYul] Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser 150ml
$ 239.00 $ 430.00
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BanilaCo Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser 150ml — pump bottle with pink label on white background
[BanilaCo] Clean it Zero Foam Cleanser 150ml
$ 261.00 $ 374.00
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BanilaCo Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 150ml — tube with green stripe on white background
[BanilaCo]Clean it Zero Foam Cleanser Pore Clarifying 150ml
$ 299.00 $ 468.00
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PyunkangYul Low pH Cleansing Water 290ml — clear bottle with minimal label
[PyunkangYul] Low pH Cleansing Water 290ml
$ 336.00 $ 468.00
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[Belif] Creamy cleansing foam moist 160 ml - Keauty
[Belif] Creamy cleansing foam moist 160 ml
$ 505.00 $ 655.00
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PyunkangYul Cleansing Foam 150ml — white foam pump bottle on white background
[PyunkangYul] Cleansing Foam 150ml
$ 299.00 $ 468.00
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PyunkangYul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 100ml — pump tube with minimal packaging
[PyunkangYul] Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 100ml
$ 299.00 $ 468.00
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Laundryou Clean Face Gargle Gel-to-Foam Cleanser Strong 160g — green tube with pump dispenser
[Laundryou] Clean Face Gargle Gel-to-Foam Cleanser Strong 160g
$ 374.00 $ 655.00
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Laundryou Clean Face Gargle Gel-to-Foam Cleanser Mild 160g — pastel tube with flip cap
[Laundryou] Clean Face Gargle Gel-to-Foam Cleanser Mild 160g
$ 374.00 $ 655.00
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Laundryou Clean Face Gargle Gel-to-Foam Cleanser Pure 160g — clean white tube on flat surface
[Laundryou] Clean Face Gargle Gel-to-Foam Cleanser PURE 160g
$ 374.00 $ 655.00
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Laundryou Clean Pore Ultra Liquid 50ml — dropper bottle with clear formula inside
[Laundryou] Clean Pore Ultra Liquid 50ml
$ 430.00 $ 749.00
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 20ml — small travel-size tube on plain background
[Skin1004] Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 20ml
$ 130.00 $ 186.00
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125ml — front of white pump bottle on plain background
[Skin1004] Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125ml
$ 280.00 $ 411.00