Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Arginine + 6 moreWorks well
“Lightweight, transparent and watery in texture, it absorbs quickly without stickiness, leaving skin feeling cooled, lightly hydrated and comfortably balanced.”
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, betaine.
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, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationBetaine salicylate, AllantoinWorks well
“Benefits:Exfoliating essence-toner removes impurities, smooths skin and minimizes appearance of pores.”
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.
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylate, AllantoinMay help
“Tighten pores to prevent a recurring cycle of blackheads with the COSRX 2 in One Poreless Power Liquid ; a dual-action formula that chemically exfoliates pores with BHA, whilst tightening them with Tannin.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Menthyl lactate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~6.2–9.3%
- 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 glycolHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinWater~3–4.6%
Pentylene glycol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Betaine salicylate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateArginine~1.1–1.6%
- 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 ArginineBetaine~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilAllantoin~0.3–0.7%
- 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 AllantoinPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCassia obtusifolia seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthyl lactate~0.05–0.15%
Mentha haplocalix extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Salix alba bark water, Butylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Water, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine salicylate, Arginine, Betaine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer, Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Menthyl lactate, Mentha haplocalix 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.
| COSRXTwo in One Poreless Power LiquidYOUR PRODUCT | BentonFermentation Essence | HYGGEEOwn Vegan Calming Toner | Purito SEOULWonder Releaf Centella Toner Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 67% | 67% |
| Price | $27.27 | $5.15−$22.12 | $19.90−$7.37 | $5.46−$21.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Anhydroxylitol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"COSRX - Two in One Poreless Power Liquid" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70%, betaine 1.20% - 1.80% and arginine 1.50% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 21.59£ up to 43.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 39.09A$ up to 43.00A$ in Australia and from 25.00$ up to 27.27$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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