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COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch Ingredients Explained

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Published July 13, 2020

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Overview

What it is

Facial treatment with 7 ingredients

Cool Features

It is cruelty-free and reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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COSRX is from South Korea. This product is used in 403 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

Facial treatment with 7 ingredients

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Ingredients 7

Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
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Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer

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Polyisobutene

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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Red Petrolatum Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber
May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
2 Concerns

Red Petrolatum isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

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Polyurethane-5

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Paraffinum Liquidum Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
0-2 / 0 Oil IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon 2 Concerns

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Bis-Methane UV Filter

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Ingredients Explained

This product contains 7 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Mixed

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.

This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.

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We don't have a description for Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer.

Disliked

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.

Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.

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Emollient, Moisturising, UV Absorber

Red Petrolatum isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin.

We don't have a description for Polyurethane-5.

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Very Disliked

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Paraffinum Liquidum
UV Filter

We don't have a description for Bis-Methane.

Reviews

3.9
from 18 ratings
Works Well (4) Great Value (3) Doesn't Work (1)
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Zaphort

7 months ago · Oily Skin
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Removed my pimple overnight. Seems to work on pimple with pus only.

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Shayan

5 months ago · Combination Skin
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LOVE these for pimples with a head, and for helping a red spot look less scary (papule pre-pustule). I only like cosrx patches, i find others to...

LOVE these for pimples with a head, and for helping a red spot look less scary (papule pre-pustule). I only like cosrx patches, i find others to have too much gluey adhesive or extra unhelpful ingredients.

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