Versus

Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser - Europe

Serum
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on October 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

Learn more about Betaine
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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 Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Zinc PCA (or "zinc salt") differs slightly from zinc itself. PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. However, Zinc PCA comes from zinc.

It can help reduce redness, regulate sebum, and promote the general healing process of the skin.

Zinc PCA tends to be especially useful for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's certainly an ingredient worth trying out!

Learn more about Zinc PCA
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

Learn more about Allantoin

When to use

97 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
881 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
89% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cos De BAHA Niacinamide 10% Serum 15 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1)
Oop's avatar

Maddie

1 month ago
Review

Not good, I started using this around December of last year and stopped in the beginning of January this year when I noticed that there were tiny red bumps all over my face (particularly on my cheeks).

This was the only new product I was using in my routine and nothing else was changed. After I stopped using this and returned back to my original skin are routine, the tiny red bumps disappeared Show more

#great value
#broke me out
#no scent
#doesn't work

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 26 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 13 ratings
Works Well (3) Doesn't Work (3) Drying (3)
Zygglyzap's avatar

Bianca

6 months ago
Review

TL;DR: works pretty nicely, but can and will dry your skin out. This cleanser would most likely be more compatible with those with oily skin. Use moisturizers and/or toners. A lot of bang for your buck.

I have combination skin, but my T-zone (the nose area specifically) is really, really oily, and the places where my glasses are touching my skin get a lot of gunk because of it. This cleanser Show more

#great value
#drying
#no scent
#works well
Hubayobi's avatar

Hubayobi

1 year ago
Review

Good cleanser
Been using this a lot. Didn’t really do much to my skin, but it’s very cheap and a good daily cleanser for acne prone skin.

#great value
#no scent
#works well