Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum Versus COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and 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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum 38 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum 38 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingSuccinic Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Glycerophosphoinositol Choline
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Sulfate
Sodium Sulfate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Amylopectin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aroma
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Succinic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Sulfate, Sodium Sulfate, Citric Acid, Amylopectin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleanolic Acid, Dextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Aroma, CI 16035, CI 60730
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWater. 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!
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Skintific Lactic Acid Skin Renewal Exfoliating Serum 38 ingredients
COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 11 ingredients
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