COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum
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COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner Versus Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum

Toner
Serum
Korean Brand
French Brand

Updated on February 14, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum 21 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

Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum 21 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

Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

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

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

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

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hydroxypropyl Guar

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Buffering

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Lactic 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 brighten skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Benzyl Salicylate

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Linalool, Geraniol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Limonene, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Phytic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. 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!

Learn more about Water

Ingredient Ratings

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

AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
10
10
10
liked
mixed
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Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients

Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum 21 ingredients

4,319 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
80% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
68 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
87% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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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Garnier Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum 21 ingredients

1.40
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 25% Drying 25% Great Value 25%
See all reviews for Bright Complete Anti Acne Serum
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