COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel Versus COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel versus COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream .

Last updated on October 31, 2023. Published on April 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream

Exfoliator South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel 27 ingredients

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel 27 ingredients

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream 22 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (4)

BHA

PHA

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture (4)

Reduces Large Pores (5)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (4)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (5)

Rosacea (5)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel 27 ingredients

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream 22 ingredients

Water • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Gluconolactone • Mandelic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Panthenol • Salicylic Acid 2% • Methylpropanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Octyldodeceth-16 • Citric Acid • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Cyanocobalamin • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Tocopherol • Allantoin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Gluconolactone • Niacinamide • Betaine • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Beeswax • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Gluconolactone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

1,2-Hexanediol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel contains this as ingredient number 11.

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel contains this as ingredient number 13.

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

COSRX The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel contains this as ingredient number 20.

COSRX PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved