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Face Reality Skincare 5% Acne Med Versus COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum

Facial Treatment
Serum
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on August 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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

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9% use in am
91% use in pm
87% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Face Reality Skincare 5% Acne Med 6 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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MilaM_704

1 year ago
Review

Cured my acne and texture

COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 15 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 12 ratings
Irritating (5) No Scent (5) Doesn't Work (3)
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Ryan 🩷

7 months ago
Review

warning!!! this can be SO irritating *if you use it wrong*

do not use with
-ahas
-bhas
-vit c
-other niacinamide products
-start on dry skin first as wet skin absorbs more

tip: sandwich it. i put a little centella ampoule before and after this serum to prevent irritation. if used properly, this serum is a life changer! i struggle with closed comedones and acne scars and this helped Show more

#irritating
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
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Chien Yun Ang

1 year ago
Review

HG acne scar serum
Initially, this serum had helped fade away most of my old acne scars. After while, I thought it didn't do anything more for my new acne growth. So I ditched this serum for about 3 months and tried other new niacinamide products. I REGRET it. Soon after, I got more and more whiteheads and acne. My skin texture becomes uneven and dry. The new acne scars couldn't fade away at all. Show more