Isispharma Teen Derm K Concentrate Versus COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
Updated on June 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Isispharma Teen Derm K Concentrate 36 ingredients
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Isispharma Teen Derm K Concentrate 36 ingredients
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyisobutene
Xylitol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Butyl Avocadate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Zinc PCA, Polyacrylate-13, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Polyisobutene, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Chlorphenesin, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-51, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Propyl Gallate
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Water
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Myristic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ethyl Hexanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Lauric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Glycol Distearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Isispharma Teen Derm K Concentrate 36 ingredients
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Isispharma Teen Derm K Concentrate 36 ingredients
Horrible for sensitive skin (shocked bc literally my dermatologist did recommend me this)
I have hyper sensitive skin w rosacea and combination skin more to dry, this damaged my skin barrier so bad and I had to make my own research to save my skin.
Dude dis buuuuuuurrrrrrnnnnnnssss so bad and the skin hurts
The way I can use it is only in the parts of my face where I know I’m not that Show more
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients
I used to think it was good because of how it really goes DEEP into cleaning your skin, it feels like it’s been scraped out. It’s good if you haven’t washed your face in a week, other than that it’s really bad. And that’s coming from someone who has oily skin and uses Paula’s choice BHA every other day. There are so many better cleansing products than this, I highly advise getting a medium level Show more
Cons: Hadn't realized how much this has been stripping my face of... everything until recent. Not bad at all. In fact, it's one of the best cleansers I've used in a while. But it's probably not something I need to use daily.
Pros: This does a really great job of cleaning the face. Don't think it exfoliates in any way, but my face, at least, would feel taut.
Will I buy this again? Maybe. It Show more
