Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum 45 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum 45 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPantethine
EmollientHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Algae Extract
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientDi-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone, Water, Polysilicone-11, Alcohol Denat., Acetyl Glucosamine, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Pantethine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Algae Extract, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Coconut Acid, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Silica, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Mica
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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum 45 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
Reviews
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum 45 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
It feels nice on my skin, very gentle and hydrating. I like how it doesn't have fragrance. It does have a subtly medicine smell but I think that's because of the ingredients, it's soothing and not too overpowering. This toner leaves my skin glowy the next morning whenever I use it the night before. I use this everyday since my skin got accustomed to it, used to only use it once a week, every week, Show more
A staple in my skin care routine that I stock up on! My ace scaring and residual red acne marks have overall brightened over time. I noticed specifically this when i introduced it to my skin care routine made a hugeee difference in the severity of my breakouts and the quickness of the fading of my acne marks! Make sure you use sunscreen though because i heard some people say it makes blemishes Show more
