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e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant Versus COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Exfoliator
Exfoliator
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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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.

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

When to use

44 Routines
32% use in am
68% use in pm
50% use every day
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25% use in am
75% use in pm
57% use every day
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Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics Gentle Peeling Exfoliant 14 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (3) Works Well (3) Drying (1)
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-‘🕯️’-

10 months ago
Review

I love this, my nose and forehead CHRONICALLY peel, it’s never ending no matter how much i moisturize, but this definitely reduces it. It gentle enough for me to use almost daily, works fast and isn’t expensive. Unfortunately the pump broke so ive been scooping it out of the bottle.🥲🩷(Follow this up with a moisturizer cuz it does dry your skin out a bit💔)

#great value
#drying
#light scent
#works well
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briannagrace96

1 year ago
Review

Best stuff!
This is great for exfoliation. I’ve used it for years now twice a week and it’s wonderful. Afterwards my skin is so soft and glowy. It’s also fun to use to see the skin slough off when using it. No burning or irritation at all with it. Love this!!

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 38 ratings
Absorbs Well (13) Light (12) Works Well (11)
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sword

1 year ago
Review

Gently Exfoliates
I decided to try a leave-on exfoliator rather than an exfoliating cleanser because I noticed I kept getting irritation from exfoliating cleansers. This Cosrx one is really gentle and pleasant. It takes a few minutes for it to absorb into my skin, but afterwards I get very little irritation and my skin texture and pore appearance have definitely improved.

#great value
#light
#no scent
#works well
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v22

6 months ago
Review

My favourite COSRX product. Pores appear smaller after a few hours. Was not expecting sebaceous filaments to disappear. I usually use one pump of liquid and put it directly on my T-zone and leave it to do its magic for about a few hours before applying moisturiser. (Putting moisturiser right after reduces its effectiveness from my personal experience.)

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent