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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel versus COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser .

Last updated on September 20, 2023. Published on July 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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
ph level
5.3

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
BHA
PHA
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (5)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel contains this as ingredient number 10.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
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.

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel contains this as ingredient number 15.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
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:

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Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel contains this as ingredient number 28.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel contains this as ingredient number 37.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

37% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel 38 ingredients

Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel hasn't been rated yet.
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COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 56 ratings
Great Value (6) Broke Me Out (4) Light Scent (4) Doesn't Work (4) Drying (4) Works Well (4)
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Roseblushbliss

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

You will find better things out there.

This wasn’t completely destructive to my skin back in my late teens (dehydrated oily-combo skin with...

You will find better things out there.

This wasn’t completely destructive to my skin back in my late teens (dehydrated oily-combo skin with hormonal acne I assume) but there’s a reason why I only aimed to finish my tube of this. Doesn’t cleanse very deeply so I felt I needed to use more product (I was oily, sweaty, and in a very place with very polluted air), and tends to leave me more dry after use. I think I remember it being mildly stinging and irritating, leaving my skin feel more raw afterwards rather than just refreshed and clean. May have also left a residue after washing.

Just, please look for something else. You can find something better, even for a lower price point.

katrina1's avatar

katrina1

4 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

works great on my oily skin, cleanses while not being stripping, so it doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight. 10/10 :)

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