COSRX 5 PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Vital Hydrating Hydrogel Mask vs COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
14%Match
Only 14% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX 5 (31)
acetyl-hexapeptide-3
acrylates-copolymer
adenosine
caprylyl-glycol
carob-bean-gum
carrageenan
cellulose-gum
centella-asiatica-extract
coptis-japonica-root-extract
dexpanthenol
glycerol
hyaluronan
hydrolyzed-collagen
hydrolyzed-dna
hydrolyzed-sodium-hyaluronate
hydroquinone-alpha-d-glucopyranoside
hydroxypropyltrimonium-hyaluronate
kanten
lactobacillus-ferment
nicotinamide
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
polyglyceryl-10-laurate
potassium-chloride
potassium-hyaluronate
sclerotium-gum
sodium-acetylhyaluronate
sodium-dna
sodium-phytate
sucrose
vitamin-b12
Vitamin E
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Shared (10)
1-2-hexanediol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-hyaluronate-crosspolymer
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in COSRX The (30)
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
dextrin
diethoxyethyl-succinate
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
dimethyl-isosorbide
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ferulic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
glutathione
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
madecassoside
methyl-trimethicone
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-acetylated-hyaluronate
sodium-citrate
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
sodium-pyrosulfite
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
When Used Together
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyFerulic Acid + Vitamin E
Ferulic acid stabilizes and doubles the photoprotective power of Vitamin C + E.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.
SynergyFerulic Acid + Niacinamide
[Class rule] Antioxidants work synergistically — combining multiple provides broader protection.