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MEG 21 Clean & Clear Moisturizing Cleanser Versus COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch

Face Cleanser
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
Korean Brand South Korea

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Clean & Clear Moisturizing Cleanser
Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate Emollient, Solvent, UV Absorber

We don't have a description for Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate yet.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon
2 Benefits

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

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Polysorbate 20 Emulsifying
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Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

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Peg-8 Dimethicone Emulsifying
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Peg-8 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming

We don't have a description for Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract yet.

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Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract yet.

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Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract Astringent, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract yet.

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Saccharum Officinarum Extract Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.

Acer Saccharum Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract yet.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Masking, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.

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Citrus Limon Bud Extract Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Betaine Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon
3 Benefits

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Sodium PCA Humectant, Skin Conditioning
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Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

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Sorbitol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon
Helps hydrate Dry SkinHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

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Serine Masking, Skin Conditioning

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Glycine Buffering, Skin Conditioning

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glutamic Acid Humectant

Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.

Alanine Masking, Skin Conditioning

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

Lysine Skin Conditioning

Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.

Arginine Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

Threonine

Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.

Proline Skin Conditioning

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning
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Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil comes from the peels of the tangerine, or mandarin.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil Perfuming
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Rosmarinus Officinalis Stem Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

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Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifying
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OilOil Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

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Trideceth-9 Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-9 yet.

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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Emulsion Stabilising

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

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Panthenol Skin Conditioning
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Helps reduce irritationHelps reduce irritation Icon

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

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Sodium Chloride Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon
3 Concerns

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

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Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative
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Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Clear Fit Master Patch
Polyurethane-9

We don't have a description for Polyurethane-9 yet.

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Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
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Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

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Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

We don't have a description for Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer yet.

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Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Red Petrolatum Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Red Petrolatum isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

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Paraffinum Liquidum Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon 2 Concerns

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Bis-Methane UV Filter

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Ingredient Ratings

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Clean & Clear Moisturizing Cleanser
15
2
7
9
liked
mixed
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not rated
Clear Fit Master Patch
1
2
4
liked
mixed
disliked
not rated

When to use

22 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
55% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

MEG 21 Clean & Clear Moisturizing Cleanser 33 ingredients

Clean & Clear Moisturizing Cleanser hasn't been rated yet.
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COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch 7 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings