LANEIGE PERFECT RENEW 3X EMULSION ADVANCED vs COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
Product A
LANEIGE PERFECT RENEW 3X EMULSION ADVANCED
LANEIGE PERFECT RENEW 3X EMULSION ADVANCED
moisturizer13%Match
Product B
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
serumOnly 13% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in LANEIGE PERFECT (32)
3-o-ethyl-ascorbic-acid
acacia-senegal
adenosine
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
camellia-japonica-seed-extract
Carbomer
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
cetearyloctanoate
ectoin
glycerol
Glyceryl Caprylate
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
glyceryl-stearate-citrate
glycine-max-polypeptide
hydrogenated-c6-14-olefin-polymers
hydrogenated-polydecene
hydrolyzed-vegetable-protein
hydroxyethyl-acrylate-sodium-acryloyldimethyl-taurate-copolymer
Parfum
C: 0/5I: 4/5fragrance
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
ppg-5-laureth-5
propylene-glycol-alginate
Retinol
C: 0/5I: 3/5retinoid
sodium-metaphosphate
sodium-polyacrylate
sorbitan-isostearate
soybean-oil
Squalane
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
tromethamine
tween-60
Vitamin E
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Shared (8)
1-2-hexanediol
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
dextrin
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
theobroma-cacao-extract
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in COSRX The (20)
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
diethoxyethyl-succinate
dimethyl-isosorbide
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrogenated-lecithin
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
When Used Together
SynergyNiacinamide + Retinol
Niacinamide buffers retinol irritation while enhancing barrier function — ideal layering combination.
SynergyGlycerin + Squalane
[Class rule] Humectants pull moisture in, emollients lock it down. Classic hydration layering.
SynergyNiacinamide + Vitamin E
[Class rule] Antioxidants work synergistically — combining multiple provides broader protection.