
“Soaked in skin-soothing centella asiatica extract and antioxidant-rich green tea leaf water, these toner pads help to calm and hydrate irritated skin.”
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, glycerin.
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: lactobionic acid, panthenol
“It also contains exfoliating PHA to remove dead skin cells, excess sebum and makeup residue.”
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.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains lactobionic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract.
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.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, 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 - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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 glycolA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractA 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 acidUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateOne 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 GlycerinAn 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 ArginineHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilGreen tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterGreen tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractButylene glycol, Taraxacum officinale leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Lactobionic acid, Maltodextrin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Glycerin, Arginine, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Menthyl lactate, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Centella asiatica extract, Artemisia princeps extract, Artemisia princeps extract, Centella asiatica extract, Mentha haplocalix extract, Mentha arvensis extract
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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.
| COSRXOne Step Green Hero Calming PadYOUR PRODUCT | I'm fromLicorice Clear Pad | Some By MiAHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Truecica Clear Pad (70 Pads) | SkinLabMedicica Balancing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 62% | 60% |
| Price | — | $15.08 | $18.10 | $19.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 10 of 10 | 9 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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"COSRX - One Step Green Hero Calming Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-inflammatory
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