COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid Versus Balance Me BHA Exfoliating Concentrate
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid
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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Balance Me BHA Exfoliating Concentrate 28 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Balance Me BHA Exfoliating Concentrate 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningTilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Squalane, Caffeine, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Balance Me BHA Exfoliating Concentrate 28 ingredients
Reviews
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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Gently Exfoliates
I decided to try a leave-on exfoliator rather than an exfoliating cleanser because I noticed I kept getting irritation from exfoliating cleansers. This Cosrx one is really gentle and pleasant. It takes a few minutes for it to absorb into my skin, but afterwards I get very little irritation and my skin texture and pore appearance have definitely improved.
My favourite COSRX product. Pores appear smaller after a few hours. Was not expecting sebaceous filaments to disappear. I usually use one pump of liquid and put it directly on my T-zone and leave it to do its magic for about a few hours before applying moisturiser. (Putting moisturiser right after reduces its effectiveness from my personal experience.)
