COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
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COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
serum16%Match
Only 16% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX The (21)
1-2-hexanediol
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
dextrin
diethoxyethyl-succinate
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
dimethyl-isosorbide
hydrogenated-lecithin
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Shared (7)
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
sodium-citrate
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in Cetaphil Gentle (15)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
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
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
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.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.