COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence
COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum
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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence Versus COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

Essence
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens 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.

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence 7 ingredients

COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum 43 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence 7 ingredients

COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum 43 ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin 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

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ethyl Hexanediol

The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycerin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate 3%

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Solvent

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

PCA

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Humectant

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Serine

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Alanine

Masking

Glycine

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Phytate

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying
1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Glutamic Acid

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Lysine Hcl

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Threonine

Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate

Cleansing

Proline

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Alcohol

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

Tocopherol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate 3%, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Glutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Proline, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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

Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence
10
10
10
liked
mixed
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The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated
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When to use

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence 7 ingredients

COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum 43 ingredients

525 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
96% use every day
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100 Routines
42% use in am
56% use in pm
81% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence 7 ingredients

3.40
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Hydrating 60% No Scent 60% Absorbs Well 40%
See all reviews for Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence

COSRX The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum 43 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Broke Me Out 100% Hydrating 100%
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