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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water versus COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water .

Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on September 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive 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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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
ph level
5.5
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 5.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 6.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 18.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 19.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 2.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 25.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 27.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 28.

COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

62% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
56% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Torriden Dive-In Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Water 29 ingredients

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COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 16 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (1) Light (1) Pilling (1) Strong Scent (1)
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Zienn

1 month ago · Oily Skin
Review

great for oily skin. but it stink my eye so bad.

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