COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs Innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1.01 fl .oz. / 30mL
Product A
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
serum16%Match
Product B
Innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1.01 fl .oz. / 30mL
Innisfree Gentle Retinol Salicylic Acne Serum 1.01 fl .oz. / 30mL
serumOnly 16% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX The (19)
acetyl-glucosamine
alcohol
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
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
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Shared (9)
1-2-hexanediol
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Only in Innisfree Gentle (28)
adenosine
Allantoin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
ammonium-acryloyldimethyltaurate-vp-copolymer
asiatic-acid
asiaticoside
Beta-Glucan
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
betacarotene
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
camellia-sinensis-seed-extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Cholesterol
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
daucus-carota-sativa-root-extract
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
glycine-soja-oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
C: 0/5I: 0/5emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydroxyethyl-acrylate-sodium-acryloyldimethyl-taurate-copolymer
lactobacillus-ferment-lysate
madecassic-acid
Phytosphingosine
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Retinol
C: 0/5I: 3/5retinoid
salicylicacid
sorbitan-isostearate
stearyl-glycyrrhetinate
Tocopheryl Acetate
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
tromethamine
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
When Used Together
SynergyGlycerin + Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin together provide multi-weight hydration for plump, supple skin.
SynergyNiacinamide + Retinol
Niacinamide buffers retinol irritation while enhancing barrier function — ideal layering combination.
SynergyHyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Niacinamide enhances hyaluronic acid hydration. Excellent combo for all skin types.