COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum Versus Krave Beauty Oil La La
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum 24 ingredients
Krave Beauty Oil La La 50 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum 24 ingredients
Krave Beauty Oil La La 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ectoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Glutamate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acetyl Glutamine, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilGlyceryl 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 StearateIngredient Ratings
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COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum 24 ingredients
Krave Beauty Oil La La 50 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum 24 ingredients
Krave Beauty Oil La La 50 ingredients
I love this!!! This heals my acne so much quicker while also soothing and calming down my skin. The only downside is that it takes a lot longer to dry down, compared to typical water based serums. I also like how I can cut down on my other hydrating products since this is soooo moisturizing. This to me really is an all-in-one product that does pretty much everything. I love Krave for developing Show more
This serum irritated my face?!
I didn’t find this serum soothing at all. My batch was white in color and runny like water. It is supposed to expire in 2027, but the smell was very strong and unpleasant to me - that reminded me of chemicals or paint. It also caused some kind of irritation (my acne became more red and I felt a stinging sensation), but I don’t know why it would.
It was also a Show more
