Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum
Updated on January 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum 46 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum 24 ingredients
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Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum 46 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Peat Water 77%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide 5%
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil
Emollient
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Cellulose
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientCyanocobalamin
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Peat Water 77%, Glycerin, Niacinamide 5%, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Argemone Mexicana Seed Oil, Oak Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sucrose Palmitate, Cyanocobalamin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingMentha Haplocalix Extract
MaskingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Betaine Salicylate, Alpha-Arbutin, Menthyl Lactate, Mentha Haplocalix Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAlpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Alpha-ArbutinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateBetaine Salicylate is considered a salicylic acid alternative.
Limited studies exist proving this ingredient to be a complete alternative to salicylic acid. Based on existing research, this ingredient does not penetrate as deeply and is not shown to be as effective.
However, this makes it a great choice for those with sensitive skin or need gentle BHA action.
This ingredient is created using betaine and salicylic acid.
This ingredient is oil-soluble and is most effective at a pH range of 3.8-4.2.
Learn more about Betaine SalicylatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolIngredient Ratings
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Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum 46 ingredients
It burns my skin whenever I use it and cause acne flare up and tiny bumps too
