COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion
Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel
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COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. They have a total of 0 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 and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion 20 ingredients

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel 9 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 Drying Lotion 20 ingredients

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel 9 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
AC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion

Alcohol

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Calamine

Absorbent

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Titanium Dioxide

Cosmetic Colorant
0 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethyl Sulfone

Solvent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Colloidal Sulfur

Antimicrobial
Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon

Acacia Senegal Gum

Masking

Camphor

Masking
May cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cyanocobalamin

Skin Conditioning

Madecassic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Asiatic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol, Calamine, Water, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Silica, Salicylic Acid, Colloidal Sulfur, Acacia Senegal Gum, Camphor, Cyanocobalamin, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid

Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel

Salicylic Acid 1%

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Astringent
Can worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

Sea Whip Extract

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Benzalkonium Chloride

Antimicrobial
Preservative IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Salicylic Acid 1%, Alcohol Denat., Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Butylene Glycol, Benzalkonium Chloride

Ingredient Ratings

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AC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion
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Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel
10
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When to use

COSRX AC Collection Blemish Spot Drying Lotion 20 ingredients

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel 9 ingredients

14 Routines
14% use in am
86% use in pm
57% use every day
105 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
77% use every day
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Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel 9 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Drying 100% Sticky 67% Strong Scent 67%
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