Works for
ExfoliationBetaine salicylateWorks well
“Purify your skin with COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, an exfoliating solution infused with 4% natural BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) to help decongest pores and reduce blackhead formation.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 3 moreWorks well
“Clinically proven to reduce blackheads and excess sebum, the formula combines hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate with White Willow Bark and Niacinamide to brighten and clarify whilst gently eliminating impurities and dead skin cells.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · NiacinamideWorks well
“Clinically proven to reduce blackheads and excess sebum, the formula combines hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate with White Willow Bark and Niacinamide to brighten and clarify whilst gently eliminating impurities and dead skin cells.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Betaine salicylateWorks well
“Purify your skin with COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, an exfoliating solution infused with 4% natural BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) to help decongest pores and reduce blackhead formation.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
In addition, this product contains betaine salicylate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salix alba bark water~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBetaine salicylate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateNiacinamide~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Arginine~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePanthenol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthyl hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolIngredient list view
Salix alba bark water, Butylene glycol, Betaine salicylate, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Arginine, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Ethyl hexanediol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| COSRXBHA Blackhead Power LiquidYOUR PRODUCT | BaleaNiacinamide AHA Peeling Concentrate | Keys SoulcareTruly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum for Fine Lines and Wrinkles | NARDMild Brightening Peeling Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 78% | 77% |
| Price | $14.04 | — | — | $22.04+$8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Camellia Japonica Flower Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"COSRX - BHA Blackhead Power Liquid" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.70% - 4.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.80%, panthenol 0.30% - 0.70% and arginine 1.10% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 16.40£ up to 30.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 2499.99KSH in Kenya, from 14.04$ up to 26.00$ in the United States, from 24.85CA$ up to 45.50CA$ in Canada and from 18.39A$ up to 32.80A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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