COSRX One Step Moisture Up Pad
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreStrong evidence
“One Step Moisture Up Pad”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Propolis extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractButylene glycol~5.4–8.2%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCetearyl olivate~2.4–3.7%
Sorbitan olivate~1.8–2.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Betaine salicylate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylatePanthenol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium 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 hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.2%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A 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 oilIngredient list view
Propolis extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine salicylate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
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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 Moisture Up PadYOUR PRODUCT | ISNTREEAloe Soothing Gel Fresh Type | PEACH & LILYLazy Day All-In-One Moisture Pads | ISANA120h Liquid Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $13.67 | $10.52−$3.15 | $39.00+$25.33 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "COSRX - One Step Moisture Up Pad" works well for moisturizing the skin.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.95% - 1.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (0.45% - 1.05%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 14.95£ up to 28.99£ in the United Kingdom, from 31.20A$ up to 35.45A$ in Australia, from 19.26$ up to 22.00$ in the United States and for 26.50CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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