COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gently Cleanser Mini
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Buy Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gently Cleanser Mini Australia , Korean Beauty”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 80, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.3–0.5%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Great for those with acne and oily skin, works to deeply cleanse your skin to prevent breakouts Formulation is gentle enough to be used daily Also contains Tea tree Oil and Willow Bark to help treat acne while removing dirt and old skin cells INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE Dispense an appropriate amount into palms, add water and lather up.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium chloride~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEthyl hexanediol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
More about Ethyl hexanediolCocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCitrus limon fruit oil~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEthylhexylglycerin~1.4–1.7%
Stearic acid~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPolysorbate 80~0.7–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlycerin~0.6–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidLauric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolSalix alba bark water~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.25%
Glycol distearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Sodium chloride, Ethyl hexanediol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Citrus limon fruit oil, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic acid, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl glycol, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Salicylic acid, Lauric acid, Butylene glycol, Salix alba bark water, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Glycol distearate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citric acid
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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.
| COSRXSalicylic Acid Daily Gently Cleanser MiniYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | sieroDustin Dun Cleansing Foam | RiReAll Kill Acne Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | — | $7.82 | $38.73 | $33.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanedioljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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