COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
FaceTheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3
Versus

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Versus FaceTheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3

Toner
Exfoliator
Korean Brand South Korea
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on June 07, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . 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, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

FaceTheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 19 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

FaceTheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 19 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Salix Alba Bark Water

Astringent
Helps reduce irritation IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Pyrus Malus Fruit Water

Masking

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Betaine Salicylate

Antimicrobial
BHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent

Water, Salix Alba Bark Water, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethyl Hexanediol

BHA Exfoliating Serum S3

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning
Non-Reef-Safe Icon

Carnitine

Cleansing

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne 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

Glycerin

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Sodium Anisate

Antimicrobial

Sodium Levulinate

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Emulsion Stabilising
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Carnitine, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Tocopherol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate

Ingredient Ratings

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AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
10
10
10
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BHA Exfoliating Serum S3
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

FaceTheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 19 ingredients

4,287 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
80% use every day
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12 Routines
25% use in am
75% use in pm
92% use every day

Reviews

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COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

3.70
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 49% Light 49% Works Well 46%
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FaceTheory BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 19 ingredients

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