PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser: Low-pH Daily Wash with Green Tea and Heartleaf

PURITO sits at the center of the Korean clean-beauty conversation, and the From Green line represents their most plant-forward formulations. This foaming cleanser is built around green tea and heartleaf extracts, both carried through the formula at meaningful percentages rather than trace amounts. The surfactant system is a blend of mild amino-acid-based cleansers that foam adequately without sulfate stripping.

At low pH (around 5.5), this cleanser supports the skin's acid mantle instead of fighting it. Most foaming cleansers run between pH 8 and 10, which is the main reason skin feels "squeaky clean" and tight afterward. PURITO formulates around that discomfort, accepting slightly less dramatic foam in exchange for barrier integrity. For morning use or second-cleanse evening use, it is one of the cleanest low-pH foaming options on the market.

What It Does

The amino-acid surfactants lift sweat, sunscreen residue, and dirt without disrupting the lipid layer. Green tea delivers polyphenols with mild antioxidant effect; heartleaf contributes calming, and both run high enough in the formula to have modest skin benefit beyond cleansing. Daily use produces cleansed skin that feels hydrated, not tight. Over weeks, combined with a full low-pH routine, users typically report less reactivity and more consistent hydration.

Who It's For

• Combination to oily skin: Cleans adequately without stripping.
• Sensitive or reactive skin: Low-pH base reduces post-cleanse tightness.
• Acne-prone skin: Gentle enough for daily double-cleansing.
• Korean skincare beginners: Affordable gateway to the low-pH approach.
• Minimalist routines: Replaces a heavier cleanser plus toner combination.

Key Specs

• Volume: 150ml
• Price: $24.96
• Hero ingredients: green tea extract, heartleaf extract, amino-acid surfactants
• pH: approximately 5.5
• Texture: creamy gel that foams into soft lather
• Fragrance: light botanical, no synthetic parfum

How to Use

Wet face with lukewarm water. Dispense a pea-size amount into palms, lather with water for 5 to 10 seconds, massage across face for 30 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. Use twice daily. For makeup removal: always precede with a cleansing oil or balm as the first cleanse. This is a second-cleanse or dedicated AM cleanse, not a one-step makeup remover.

FAQ

How does this compare to COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser?

Both are low-pH mainstays. COSRX leans lighter foam and more herbal (tea tree, BHA-adjacent). PURITO leans slightly richer foam and more calming (green tea, heartleaf). For acne-adjacent skin: COSRX. For sensitive or redness-prone skin: PURITO. Both are affordable and well-formulated.

Is it enough to remove sunscreen?

For lightweight chemical sunscreens: yes. For heavier physical SPF or waterproof sunblock: double-cleanse with an oil cleanser first. Single cleanse is insufficient for dense sunscreen residue.

How long does 150ml last?

Twice-daily use: approximately 2.5 to 3 months. The cleanser is concentrated enough that a pea-size amount is plenty.

Can I use it on body acne?

Yes, though there are better-dedicated body washes. For targeted use (chest or back), massage into lather, leave on 60 seconds for contact time, rinse.

Will it strip color-treated hair if it runs down?

Low-pH formulas are generally hair-friendly. Occasional contact with color-treated hair is not a concern.

Related Products

Pair with any Korean cleansing oil for the first cleanse, or follow with PURITO's toner and serum range. Browse the full Korean cleansers category.