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Benzac Effective Acne Treatment Versus COSRX Centella Blemish Cream

Facial Treatment
General Moisturizer
Australian Brand Australia
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on October 26, 2025

Overview

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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When to use

131 Routines
24% use in am
76% use in pm
78% use every day
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391 Routines
21% use in am
79% use in pm
84% use every day
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Reviews

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4.50
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Drying 100% Light 100% No Scent 100%

COSRX Centella Blemish Cream 20 ingredients

3.43
Overall rating
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Works Well 50% Heavy 40% No Scent 30%