COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
17%Match
Only 17% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX The (31)
1-2-hexanediol
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
dextrin
diethoxyethyl-succinate
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
dimethyl-isosorbide
Ferulic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
glutathione
glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
methyl-trimethicone
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-acetylated-hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-hyaluronate-crosspolymer
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
sodium-pyrosulfite
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Shared (9)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-citrate
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in Cetaphil Gentle (13)
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
gluconolactone
glycereth-26
helianthusannuusseedoil
Mandelic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
pantolactone
peg-120-methyl-glucose-dioleate
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
sodium-cocoamphoacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
When Used Together
CautionMandelic Acid + Salicylic Acid
[Class rule] Combining AHA and BHA increases exfoliation beyond what most skin can tolerate.
Use on alternate days or choose one.
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.
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.