Beplain Pink Salt AHA BHA Cleansing Foam Versus COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser
Updated on March 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Beplain Pink Salt AHA BHA Cleansing Foam 39 ingredients
COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Beplain Pink Salt AHA BHA Cleansing Foam 39 ingredients
COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Stearate
CleansingPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingPotassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Uric Acid
BufferingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-67
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArachidic Acid
Cleansing
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Acetate
BufferingOleic Acid
Emollient
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Myristate, Potassium Palmitate, Potassium Laurate, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Niacinamide, Uric Acid, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Coco-Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Mannitol, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sucrose, Dextrin, Zea Mays Starch, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Arachidic Acid, CI 77491, Sodium Acetate, Oleic Acid, Mineral Salts, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Allantoin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Lauramide DEA
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Lauramide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Arachidic Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Oleic Acid, Limonene, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arachidic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in peanut oil and cocoa butter. Like other fatty acids, arachidic acid moisturizes the skin.
Synthetically created arachidic acid comes from linoleic acid.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia Folliculitis, or fungal acne.
Learn more about Arachidic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidOleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.
This ingredient is used to enhance the texture of products and as a cleansing agent.
Oleic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Oleic AcidPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
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 this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Beplain Pink Salt AHA BHA Cleansing Foam 39 ingredients
COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser 24 ingredients
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