Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% versus COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 16, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

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Serum Canadian Brand Canada
Essence South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Price

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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
6.5

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% contains this as ingredient number 16.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

24% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
42% are loved or liked
33% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 17 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 11 reviews
fyr's Avatar'
Nov 29, 2023

really really good, helped with my skin texture and closed comedones!! only downside is the extreme pilling so i would recommend using it as the last step of ur night routine

really really good, helped with my skin texture and closed comedones!! only downside is the extreme pilling so i would recommend using it as the last step of ur night routine

Great Value
Pilling
Works Well
Virago's Avatar'
Feb 10, 2024

After incorporating azelaic acid into my routine I noticed improvements in my skin texture almost immediately. This is the first exfoliant that doesn’t dry me out yet is still effective - fewer breakouts, quicker healing, and less...

After incorporating azelaic acid into my routine I noticed improvements in my skin texture almost immediately. This is the first exfoliant that doesn’t dry me out yet is still effective - fewer breakouts, quicker healing, and less hyperpigmentation and redness. Overall, a great product to have on standby!

No Scent
Works Well
TimWizard's Avatar'
Feb 21, 2024

This stuff does burn like hot pepper cream (I can still sleep through it) and it does pill hella. But my skin looks so much better since using it. It doesn’t take long to see results.

This stuff does burn like hot pepper cream (I can still sleep through it) and it does pill hella. But my skin looks so much better since using it. It doesn’t take long to see results.

Great Value
Irritating
Pilling
Works Well

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 12 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 162 reviews
cgi's Avatar'
Jan 28, 2024

this snail mucin essence really is one of the best ones out there— it's a holy grail. this product was my very first impression of cosrx, and the short ingredient list is very surprising with how effective it is. i've been using it for...

this snail mucin essence really is one of the best ones out there— it's a holy grail. this product was my very first impression of cosrx, and the short ingredient list is very surprising with how effective it is. i've been using it for about a year now, and it's become a staple in my routine. after my first couple weeks of use, a lot of my dark spots disappeared and calmed down my hormonal acne & redness like magic. makes my skin looks like glass, so smooth and supple. it has a sticky texture (obviously), but it immediately absorbs like water and leaves my skin feeling so soft. i only need one pump for my whole face and pat it in. i don't use too much not only to save product but also because it'll feel a bit heavy on my oily skin. i love how hydrating it is for my dehydrated oily skin and has hyaluronic acid as an ingredient, locking in moisture. doesn't leave a greasy feeling or oily film, just pure hydration. i use it daily, morning and night. my only con is how expensive it is, which is why i'm glad i only need to use a little amount each time. absolutely in love, never taking this out of my routine.

Expensive
Hydrating
Light
Absorbs Well
Sticky
No Scent
elinstrandh's Avatar'
Feb 1, 2024

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate this product. After a few days my skin feels like it’s thinning and getting more and more...

I enjoy the super hydrated glowy effect that this gives on the skin, also that it is unscented.
However, over time my skin does not appreciate this product. After a few days my skin feels like it’s thinning and getting more and more responsive. Also contains phenyoxyethanol, something to watch out for if you use a lot of products containing it in your routine.

Irritating
No Scent
Zenoviah_679's Avatar'
Oct 25, 2023

Fungal Acne Discovery
didn’t realize i had fungal acne until using this and then also found out i was allergic to snail mucin after purchasing the whole snail line for COSRX 🥲 face completely broke out in pimples and super itchy… never...

Fungal Acne Discovery
didn’t realize i had fungal acne until using this and then also found out i was allergic to snail mucin after purchasing the whole snail line for COSRX 🥲 face completely broke out in pimples and super itchy… never again.. so expensive too wish i didn’t waste my time and money

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