Oskia Violet Water Treatment Tonic Versus COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Oskia Violet Water Treatment Tonic 46 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Oskia Violet Water Treatment Tonic 46 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
SolventSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantSalix Daphnoides Bud/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningColloidal Silver
AntimicrobialGlutamic Acid
Humectant7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
HumectantPCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate
EmulsifyingGenipa Americana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentLactic Acid
Buffering
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Dimethyl Sulfone, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Panthenol, Trehalose, Salix Daphnoides Bud/Leaf/Stem Extract, Inulin, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Colloidal Silver, Glutamic Acid, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Sodium PCA, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lysine, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate, Genipa Americana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineIngredient Ratings
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Oskia Violet Water Treatment Tonic 46 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Reviews
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Oskia Violet Water Treatment Tonic 46 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
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.
My favourite COSRX product. Pores appear smaller after a few hours. Was not expecting sebaceous filaments to disappear. I usually use one pump of liquid and put it directly on my T-zone and leave it to do its magic for about a few hours before applying moisturiser. (Putting moisturiser right after reduces its effectiveness from my personal experience.)
