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COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser Versus Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

Face Cleanser
Facial Treatment
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on June 19, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Disodium 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.

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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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When to use

2,617 Routines
40% use in am
59% use in pm
92% use every day
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4,438 Routines
7% use in am
92% use in pm
69% use every day
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Reviews

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Drying 54% Irritating 30% Strong Scent 24%
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Works Well 54% Absorbs Well 51% No Scent 51%