APLB Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Ampoule Serum

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APLB Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Ampoule Serum Versus Cos De BAHA Salicylic Acid BHA 4% Serum

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Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on October 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

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 and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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APLB Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Ampoule Serum 41 ingredients

Cos De BAHA Salicylic Acid BHA 4% Serum 13 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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APLB Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Ampoule Serum 41 ingredients

Cos De BAHA Salicylic Acid BHA 4% Serum 13 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Ampoule Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract 29.6%

Cleansing

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Propanediol

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant

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Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning

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Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Trideceth-10

Cleansing

Cellulose Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

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Disodium EDTA

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Arbutin

Citric Acid

Xanthan Gum

Inulin

Cellulose

Glucose

Fructose

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant

Salicylic Acid

Masking

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Perfuming

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Emollient

Beta-Glucan

Skin Conditioning

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nelumbo Nucifera Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Annua Extract

Masking

Oryza Sativa Extract

Absorbent

Saccharomyces Ferment

Dipropylene Glycol

Sodium Citrate

Madecassic Acid

Asiaticoside

Asiatic Acid

Squalane

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Salicylic Acid BHA 4% Serum

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Propanediol

Salicylic Acid 4%

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Citrate

Polysorbate 20

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Niacinamide

Smoothing

Rosa Damascena Extract

Masking

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Cleansing

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid 4%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

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 preservatives

Salicylic Acid

Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.

Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.

Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.

It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.

In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.

While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.

If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.

Learn more about Salicylic Acid

Sodium Citrate

Buffering, Masking

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.

The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).

Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Learn more about Sodium Citrate