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Product summary

"COSRX - AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing and Anti-aging

This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.50% - 2.30% and glycolic acid 1.10% - 1.60%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
  • Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.20%, asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.25% and asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.25% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
  • An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.45% - 1.05%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
  • Humectants (zinc pca 0.15% - 0.60%, sodium lactate 3.30% - 4.90%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.80%, panthenol 0.45% - 1.05% and betaine 1.90% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 28.99CA$ up to 45.50CA$ in Canada, for 46.95A$ in Australia, from 23.80$ up to 27.00$ in the United States and from 22.35£ up to 32.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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