1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Dr.Althea
Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser
face gel cleanser
Dr.Althea
face gel cleanser
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Take the skin testThe Dr. Althea Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser is a gentle yet powerful cleansing solution designed to deeply purify and hydrate your skin. Formulated with a mildly acidic pH, this gel-type cleanser features fine bubbles smaller than your pores, ensuring thorough removal of dirt, oil, and impurities without stripping away moisture. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, and betaine, it keeps your skin hydrated and balanced after every wash. Infused with plant-based surfactants, it provides a gentle cleanse ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin. This vegan, hypoallergenic cleanser offers a refreshing and effective way to maintain a clear, healthy complexion, making it perfect for everyday use.
Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser is a lightweight gel cleanser from Dr.Althea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, brightening and tone, soothing and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Limonene, Linalool
Limonene, Linalool
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
l-Alanine, N-coco-acyl derivatives, sodium salts
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap from the tree, Betula platyphylla japonica, Betulaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dodecyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyl)dimethylammonium
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Panama Bark, Quillaja saponaria, Rosaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucosyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Glucose and Ceramide NP.
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cynanchum Paniculatum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Cynanchum paniculatum.
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Avocado, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the Chicory, Cichorium intybus L., Asteraceae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Morinda Citrifolia Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Morinda citrifolia L., Rubiaceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica (L.), Taxodiaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Artichoke, Cynara scolymus L., Compositae
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WATER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM COCOYL ALANINATE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, BETAINE, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM PHYTATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LIMONENE, SALVIA SCLAREA OIL, LINALOOL, DEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT, GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE NP, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CYNANCHUM PANICULATUM EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA FRUIT EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, PROPANEDIOL, CICHORIUM INTYBUS ROOT EXTRACT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, MORINDA CITRIFOLIA EXTRACT, CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA LEAF EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF EXTRACT.
CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.
Wet the face, dispense a small amount of the product onto your palm. Lather it with water, gently massage it onto your face in circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Saccharomyces Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Limonene, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 45 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Dr.Althea.
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