COSRX Pure 100% Cotton Rounds Versus Ulta Premium Round Cotton Pads
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Updated on June 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe tools. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
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COSRX Pure 100% Cotton Rounds 1 ingredient
Ulta Premium Round Cotton Pads 1 ingredient
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols π
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons π
Fragrance Free
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
This product is free of fragrances π
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates π
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens π
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils π
Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients π
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π
EU Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Unionβs Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens π
Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
This product is cruelty-free π
Not Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is not not vegan π₯
Alcohol Free
Some harsh forms of alcohol can break down your skin's natural barrier with prolonged use.
This product is free of harsh alcohols π
Silicon Free
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
This product is free of silicons π
Fragrance Free
Fragrances are the ingredients in your skincare that either neutralize bad scents or are used to make a product smell good. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils.
This product is free of fragrances π
Sulfate Free
Sulfates are a type of salt mainly used as cleaning agents in skincare.
This product is free of sulfates π
Paraben Free
Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
This product is free of parabens π
Oil Free
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
This product is free of oils π
Malassezia Safe
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients π
Reef Safe
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs π
EU Allergen Free
A list of the most-known allergic substances from the European Unionβs Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
This product is free of EU allergens π
Not Vegan
Vegan products are formulated without animal products including honey, dairy, eggs, and more.
This product is not not vegan π₯
Not Cruelty Free
Cruelty-Free is a label that certifies a brand is not testing products on animals.
This product is not not cruelty-free π₯
At a glance
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COSRX Pure 100% Cotton Rounds 1 ingredient
Ulta Premium Round Cotton Pads 1 ingredient
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.
Similar to hydrocolloid, cotton is not technically a cosmetic ingredient.
Cotton is a fluffy fiber from cotton plants. This fiber is spun into yard and thread to create cotton textile and fabric.
Humans have used cotton for thousands of years. Remnants of ancient cotton fabric have been found all over the world.
For specific details about the cotton of a specific product, we recommend reaching out to the respective company.
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Pure 100% Cotton Rounds
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