COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic — Gel Nettoyant Hydratant pH Équilibré

This cleanser relies on a multi-level hydration strategy supported by three complementary forms of hyaluronic acid.

Sodium Hyaluronate (saline form, high molecular weight) creates an invisible protective film on the surface: it captures ambient moisture and slows evaporation during rinsing.

Hyaluronic Acid (medium molecular weight) penetrates the superficial layers of the epidermis to maintain skin suppleness — you cleanse without dehydrating.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (low molecular weight fragments) penetrates deeper: it plumps from within and promotes the barrier's self-repair after cleansing.

Panthenol (provitamin B5) complements this trio by soothing micro-irritations: it strengthens the skin barrier and reduces tightness sensations after rinsing, even on reactive skin.

The surfactants — Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate and Coco-Glucoside — are plant-based (coconut) and known for their gentleness: they produce a rich foam without stripping natural lipids.

☀️ Morning routine

1. Moisten your face with lukewarm water.
2. Take a small amount of gel between your wet palms, emulsify until you get a creamy foam.
3. Gently massage over the entire face in circular motions, focusing on the T-zone if needed.
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, finish with a splash of cool water to tighten pores.
5. Follow immediately with your toner (the hyaluronic film helps serum absorption).

🌙 Evening routine

1. After your oil makeup remover or micellar foam (step 1), apply a generous amount of cleanser on still damp skin.
2. Massage for 30 to 45 seconds to dissolve makeup and pollution residues.
3. Rinse carefully, check hairline/jaw areas where foam can accumulate.
4. Pat your face with a clean towel (do not rub) and apply your toner within 60 seconds.

Texture tip : if your skin is very dry, use it only once in the evening after double cleansing; in the morning, a simple rinse with water + toner is enough to preserve your hydrolipidic film.

Designed to meet the needs of thirsty skin that fears the tight, cardboard-like feeling after cleansing:

• Dry to very dry skin looking for a non-stripping cleanser that can wash without tightness — even in winter or under air conditioning.
• Dehydrated skin (including combination or oily dehydrated skin): those that produce sebum but lack water, and need a hydration boost right from the cleansing step.
• Sensitive or reactive skin that poorly tolerate sulfates (SLS/SLES) and prefer gentle amino acid surfactants, compatible with a weakened skin barrier.
• Layering enthusiasts who want perfectly clean skin but already "prepared" to effectively absorb the following steps (essence, serum).
• Post-dermatological treatment (retinoids, light peels): panthenol and balanced pH (~5.5) respect skin in recovery phase.

To avoid if :

• You have oily skin with active blemishes and are looking for a purifying cleanser based on BHA or charcoal: this one prioritizes hydration over sebum-regulating action.
• You are sensitive to fragrances: the product contains a light scented note (listed as "Fragrance" in the INCI).

From the first use : a feeling of freshness after rinsing, no greasy film, no tightness. The skin remains supple to the touch — not that typical rough skin texture of classic foaming gels.

After 1 week : you notice that your skin "absorbs" your toner and serum better, absorption is faster. Diffuse redness after cleansing (if you had any) fades thanks to panthenol.

After 3–4 weeks : visible improvement in overall skin comfort. Localized dry areas (around the nose, cheeks) are less noticeable. The complexion looks more even, less dull, as flaking caused by dehydration decreases.

In the long term : by maintaining hydration from the cleansing step, you preserve the integrity of your skin barrier — which limits the appearance of new sensitivities and optimizes the effectiveness of your targeted treatments (anti-aging, brightening).

Realistic note : this cleanser does not erase wrinkles, does not drastically regulate sebum, and does not treat cystic acne. Its role is to cleanse without compromising the water balance — no more, no less.