Works for
ExfoliationBetaine salicylate, AllantoinWorks well
“Exfoliateds dead skin cell”
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.
CleansingPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCan be harsh
“Wipe out excess dirt and apply acne-fighting toner for clear, blemish-free skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylate, AllantoinMay help
“Helps clear clogged pores”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium 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~5.6–8.4%
- 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~3.6–5.4%
- 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 salicylate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Arginine~1.5–2.3%
- 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 ArgininePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPanthenol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 AllantoinEthyl hexanediol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Salix alba bark water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine salicylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Arginine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethyl hexanediol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Original Clear Pad 70 PadsYOUR PRODUCT | Purito SEOULCentella Green Level All In One Mild Pad 70pcs | Make P:remSafe me. Relief Watery Cream | A'PIEUVitamin AC Pad 35sheets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $19.55 | $7.01−$12.54 | $23.09+$3.54 | $14.40−$5.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Beta-Sitosterol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"COSRX - One Step Original Clear Pad 70 Pads" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.85% - 1.30% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.85% - 1.30%, arginine 1.50% - 2.30%, glycerin 3.60% - 5.40% and sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 23.99CA$ in Canada, for 24.50A$ in Australia, for 20.00$ in the United States and from 19.93£ up to 29.00£ 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanedioljournals.sagepub.com
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