Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid versus Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide .
Published on February 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening 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
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols ๐
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons ๐
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances ๐
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates ๐
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens ๐
Oil Free
This product is free of oils ๐
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients ๐
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs ๐
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates ๐
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens ๐
Oil Free
This product is free of oils ๐
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients ๐
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs ๐
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan ๐ฅ
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free ๐ฅ
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Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid 12 ingredients
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide 12 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract โข Propanediol โข Salicylic Acid โข Betaine Salicylate โข Niacinamide โข 1,2-Hexanediol โข Rosa Damascena Extract โข Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract โข Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract โข Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract โข Artemisia Vulgaris Extract โข Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose 85%
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract โข Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine โข Salicylic Acid 4% โข 1,2-Hexanediol โข Propanediol โข Niacinamide โข Rosa Damascena Extract โข Lavandula Angustifolia Extract โข Camellia Sinensis Leaf โข Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract โข Artemisia Vulgaris Extract โข Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolCos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 AcidCos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.
Rosa Damascena Extract comes from the Damask rose.
The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.
Rosa Damascena Extract is a tonic. Tonics are used to remove soap residues. They also help moisturize the skin.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena ExtractCos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.
Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 10.
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract is more commonly known as the common mugwort. It has strong antioxidant properties and helps soothe irritation.
Antioxidants protect skin from damage and the signs of aging.
This plant contains the compounds saponins, glycosides, flavanoids, protein, triterpenoids.
The common wugwort has been used in traditional Indian, Chinese, and European medicines to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
Learn more about Artemisia Vulgaris ExtractCos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cos De BAHA BHA Salicylic Acid Serum 4% with Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Cos De BAHA S2 Salicylic Acid 2% Liquid 12 ingredients
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