Works for
MoisturizingLactobionic acid, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“At the same time, three kinds of hyaluronic acid and 2 kinds of naturally derived flower extracts draw in and hold moisture to hydrate and soothe, which leaves behind brighter, smoother skin with a dewy glow.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lactobionic acid
ExfoliationLactobionic acid, PapainWorks well
“Low pH Good Night Soft Peeling Gel”
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: lactobionic acid.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Lactobionic acid, Camellia japonica flower extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (lactobionic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia japonica flower extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lactobionic acid, Hyaluronic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains lactobionic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactobionic acid, NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactobionic acid
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia flower waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Bambusa arundinacea stem powder~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderCellulose~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseGlycerin~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinRosa damascena flower water~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPropanediol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~1.4–2.2%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHydroxyacetophenone~0.8–1.2%
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tromethamine~0.4–0.9%
Niacinamide~0.35–0.85%
- 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 NiacinamideMaltodextrin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLactobionic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity
More about Lactobionic acidPapain~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainHyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidLactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Lactobacillus/rice ferment~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractIngredient list view
Water, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Cellulose, Glycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Pentylene glycol, Lactobionic acid, Papain, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium metabisulfite, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Camellia japonica flower extract
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| COSRXLow pH Good Night Soft Peeling GelYOUR PRODUCT | Some By MiYuja Niacin Brightening Peeling Gel | HydroPeptideResurface and Repair Peptide Pads - 30 Treatments | Make P:remPeel Me Radiance Peeling Sleeping Pack | |
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| Match | — | 86% | 81% | 77% |
| Price | $12.80 | $11.69−$1.11 | $93.00+$80.20 | $7.04−$5.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Salicylic Acid | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"COSRX - Low pH Good Night Soft Peeling Gel" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.30%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.40%, hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.45% and glycerin 2.80% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 17.80A$ up to 22.20A$ in Australia, from 16.00$ up to 17.60$ in the United States and for 22.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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