Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum Versus COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum 37 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum 37 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Water
AstringentAmylopectin
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Xylitol
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Salix Alba Bark Water, Amylopectin, Dimethicone, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Xylitol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Myristyl Glucoside, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citric Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Tromethamine, Glycolipids, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterButylene 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.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum 37 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Be The Skin BHA+ Pore Zero Serum 37 ingredients
COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Lip Plumper 29 ingredients
I’ve been using this as a lip mask for around 1 month and I feel it does a great job of keeping my lips from being chapped. I used to dab 1-2 drops of The Ordinary’s 7% glycolic acid toner on my lips and seal it with Vaseline, but I like this better as it allows me to skip a 2-step process and I feel like this doesn’t evaporate on my lips as quickly as Vaseline does.
I can’t say I’ve noticed a Show more
