COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser Versus Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++
Updated on May 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++ 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++ 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polyacrylate-13
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyisobutene
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyether-1
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-15, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearates, Adenosine, Squalane, Panthenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Sucrose Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polyether-1, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract yet.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract yet.
This tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.
Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.
A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.
Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractWater. 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!
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COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
Anua Watery Tone Up Cream SPF30 PA++ 49 ingredients
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