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COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% This salicylic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zin
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COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
This salicylic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Myristic Acid
Sodium Chloride
Ethyl Hexanediol
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Stearic Acid
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Polysorbate 80
Caprylyl Glycol
Glycerin
Potassium Hydroxide
Salicylic Acid
Lauric Acid
Butylene Glycol
Salix Alba Bark Water
1,2-Hexanediol
Disodium EDTA
Glycol Distearate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Citric Acid
Water, Myristic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ethyl Hexanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Lauric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Glycol Distearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citric Acid
Niacinamide 10%
Pentylene Glycol
Zinc PCA 1%
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Xanthan Gum
Isoceteth-20
Ethoxydiglycol
Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin
Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!