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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Versus COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Face Cleanser
Exfoliator
Canadian Brand Canada
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on January 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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When to use

2,385 Routines
34% use in am
66% use in pm
95% use every day
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25% use in am
75% use in pm
57% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients

4.2 /5
from 33 ratings
Works Well (14) No Scent (12) Great Value (11)
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Taynara Motta

12 months ago
Review

I've struggled with fungal acne for the longest time and used to ran away from cleasing oils, but decided to give this one a try and has been working beautifully on my skin. It doesn't have many potential FA triggers on it, plus the main ingredient is squalane. Definitely a good option for FA sufferers who are looking to incorporate cleasing oils in their routines.

#hydrating
#light
#no scent
#works well
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Jacob

10 months ago
Review

Been using this for a couple years now - I find it to be a light non-drying cleanser.

Would recommend for people with dry/sensitive skin!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#works well

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 38 ratings
Absorbs Well (13) Light (12) Works Well (11)
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sword

1 year ago
Review

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.

#great value
#light
#no scent
#works well
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v22

6 months ago
Review

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.)

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent