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Updated on February 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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.

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch
Facial Treatment
Korean Brand South Korea
Panoxyl Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patch
Panoxyl Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patch
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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At a glance

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Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Acne Pimple Master Patch
Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
0 / 0

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

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Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Red Petrolatum Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Red Petrolatum isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

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Polyurethane-5

We don't have a description for Polyurethane-5.

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Paraffinum Liquidum Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon 2 Concerns

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Bis-Methane UV Filter

We don't have a description for Bis-Methane.

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Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patch
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Emollient, Skin Conditioning
1 / 2

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

1 Com. / 2 Irr.
Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
0 / 0

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Niacinamide Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon
NiacinamideNiacinamide Icon 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Tranexamic Acid Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Good for Dark Spots Icon
Good for Dark SpotsGood for Dark Spots Icon

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps brighten skin Icon
Vitamin CVitamin C Icon AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon 5 Benefits

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Ingredients Explained

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

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Mixed

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.

This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.

Learn more about Cellulose Gum

We don't have a description for Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

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Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

Learn more about Polyisobutene

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Acne Pimple Master Patch
1
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4
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mixed
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not rated
Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patch
4
1
1
1
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

384 Routines
24% use in am
76% use in pm
52% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch 7 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 17 ratings
Works Well (3) Great Value (2) Doesn't Work (1)
Zaphort's avatar

Zaphort

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Removed my pimple overnight. Seems to work on pimple with pus only.

Shayan's avatar

Shayan

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

LOVE these for pimples with a head, and for helping a red spot look less scary (papule pre-pustule). I only like cosrx patches, i find others to...

LOVE these for pimples with a head, and for helping a red spot look less scary (papule pre-pustule). I only like cosrx patches, i find others to have too much gluey adhesive or extra unhelpful ingredients.

Panoxyl Blemish Aftercare Brightening Patch 7 ingredients

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