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BHA Blackhead Power Liquid COSRX

COSRX - BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
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Key promises

Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

LOW

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Exfoliation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Also helps skin to rebuild its moisture shield."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin. But: it can't help seal in the moisture and reduce water loss over time, so you might want to use an additional product with good emollient ingredients (like oils, butters, or silicones)
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
panthenol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
betaine
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"BHA Blackhead Power Liquid"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
betaine salicylate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Exfoliation

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Say bye to blackheads with the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, an exfoliating solution that helps to un-clog and clear your pores."
From: Beauty Bay

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
betaine salicylate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
betaine salicylate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
1,2-hexanediol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
ethyl hexanediol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 salix alba (willow) bark water
2 butylene glycol 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
3 betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
4 niacinamide 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
5 betaine salicylate Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
6 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
7 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
8 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
9 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
10 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
11 ethyl hexanediol Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
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Scientific Sources

  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
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