COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive Versus Fenty Beauty Fat Water
Updated on June 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 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 common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive 24 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Fat Water 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive 24 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Fat Water 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Betaine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine Salicylate, Zinc PCA, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Sodium Lactate, Water, Lactic Acid, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 60
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 17200
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:
- 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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!
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COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive 24 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Fat Water 22 ingredients
Reviews
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COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive 24 ingredients
Fenty Beauty Fat Water 22 ingredients
I absolutely love this product! My skin is sensitive to harsher products, and although not the fragrance free version, this does not overly irritate my face! I have combo-oily skin and my face is always more oily in the summer, this is the first product to actually help control my oily face. Within 2 weeks, I noticed smaller pores and my dark spots had started fading.
