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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of innisfree Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Toner versus COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 16, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

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Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

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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
4.85

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

innisfree Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

24% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
40% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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innisfree Volcanic Clusters Pore Clearing Toner 21 ingredients

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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 24 reviews
tsmeu's Avatar'
Dec 21, 2023

This was only the second BHA product that I ever tried and got this because I just don't enjoy the skin feel of the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid (which I used on/off for years), and this was recommended by fiddysnails who has a similar...

This was only the second BHA product that I ever tried and got this because I just don't enjoy the skin feel of the Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid (which I used on/off for years), and this was recommended by fiddysnails who has a similar skin type and concerns to mine. I do like that this leaves no residue but I just don't find this to be very effective.

I have dry combo skin and very rarely deal with breakouts - the only reason I use BHA is to help keep the pores on my nose and chin clear of sebacious filaments. I also use peptides in my routine so I don't want a BHA that I need to use every day, as I haven't been able to find conclusive information on whether acids really make peptides less effective and for now choose to use them on alternate days. I find that this product when used every other day just isn't enough to keep my pores clear of gunk. Maybe my skin just responds better to salicylic acid than to betaine salicylate which this uses.

Light
No Scent
Doesn't Work
sword's Avatar'
Dec 20, 2023

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...

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
kyniwi's Avatar'
Jan 28, 2024

I love this! It’s such a mild exfoliant but it does the job. It’s not irritating and honestly can be somewhat hydrating (as hydrating as an exfoliant can be). It’s not fungal acne safe BUT it has not broken me out in that way so far....

I love this! It’s such a mild exfoliant but it does the job. It’s not irritating and honestly can be somewhat hydrating (as hydrating as an exfoliant can be). It’s not fungal acne safe BUT it has not broken me out in that way so far. I’ve seen a lot of improvement in my texture and redness since I started using this!

Great Value
Light
Absorbs Well
Works Well

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