COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
16%Match
Product B
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
moisturizerOnly 16% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX The (28)
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
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
glycyrrhiza-glabra-root-extract
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
methyl-trimethicone
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-acetylated-hyaluronate
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 (12)
1-2-hexanediol
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in The Ordinary (33)
alanine
anhydroxylitol
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
chlorphenesin
ectoin
fructose
glucose
glutamic-acid
glyceryl-glucoside
glycine
hydroxyacetophenone
isoceteth-20
lysine-hcl
maltose
oryza-sativa-lipids
pca
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
polyglyceryl-10-laurate
proline
rhus-succedanea-fruit-wax
serine
Jojoba Oil
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Sodium Chloride
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Sodium Lactate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium PCA
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
threonine
trehalose
trisodium-ethylenediamine-disuccinate
Urea
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
xylitol
xylitylglucoside
When Used Together
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
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.