Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel
COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream
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Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel Versus COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
British Brand
Korean Brand

Updated on June 17, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Ingredient Info

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients

COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients

COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Flawless Neutralising Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Azelaic Acid

Buffering
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Disodium EDTA

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Bakuchiol

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Water, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Azelaic Acid, Squalane, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Bakuchiol

AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Masking

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter IconHelps fight Acne IconNon-Reef-Safe Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethyl Sulfone

Solvent
Good for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Olivate

Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Calamine

Absorbent

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconFragrance IconOil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Ethyl Hexanediol

Solvent

Asiaticoside

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Asiatic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Madecassic Acid

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Polysorbate 60, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calamine, Dimethicone, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ethyl Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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

Flawless Neutralising Gel
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
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AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream
10
10
10
liked
mixed
disliked
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When to use

Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients

COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream 24 ingredients

88 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
61% use every day
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52 Routines
29% use in am
71% use in pm
77% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dr Sam’s Flawless Neutralising Gel 11 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Absorbs Well 50% Drying 50% Expensive 50%

COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream 24 ingredients

2.67
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Doesn't Work 67% Broke Me Out 33% Great Value 33%
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