Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Ulmus davidiana root extract + 5 moreWorks well
“Contains hyaluronic acid and EWG-approved ingredients to hydrate and replenish the 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:
allantoin, arginine.
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: panthenol
Anti-blemishBetaine salicylate, Allantoin + 1 moreMay help
“A toner with 9,000ppm betaine salicylate to help dissolve and remove dead skin cells and blackheads.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Betaine salicylate, AllantoinWorks well
“A toner with 9,000ppm betaine salicylate to help dissolve and remove dead skin cells and blackheads.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Oenothera biennis flower extractMedium 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~6.3–9.5%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~2–2.9%
Betaine salicylate~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylatePinus palustris leaf extract~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~1.4–2.1%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.5–1.1%
- 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~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateNiacinamide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArginine~0.05–0.2%
- 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 ArginineHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Salix alba bark water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine salicylate, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Xanthan gum, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
| MizonBSA Black Head Away LiquidYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXBHA Blackhead Power Liquid | Beauty of JoseonGinseng Essence Water | ARZTINA-Cera Barrier Ampoule Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | — | $7.52 | $6.15 | $6.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Adenosine | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: JUMISO All Day Vitamin Glow Boost Facial TonerSKIN&LAB Medicica Balancing Toner
Product summary
"Mizon - BSA Black Head Away Liquid" is effective for: Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 13.46$ up to 17.00$ in the United States.
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