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COSRX One Step Moisture Up Pad Versus ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads

Toner
Exfoliator
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on June 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

When to use

36 Routines
47% use in am
50% use in pm
69% use every day
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156 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
83% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX One Step Moisture Up Pad 25 ingredients

One Step Moisture Up Pad hasn't been rated yet.
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ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads 27 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Expensive (1) Works Well (1)
CarolynDavidson's avatar

CarolynDavidson

1 year ago
Review

Yes please. But only if it’s a Christmas gift bc v expensive!!

#expensive
jamn's avatar

jamn

9 months ago
Review

these renewal pads are just enough to keep my skin incredibly even textured and bright. I’m able to use them almost daily without irritation while still seeing great results

#works well