Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and the products featured were provided for review.Recently, YesStyle sent me a handful of skincare products from
COSRX, a staple brand in the Korean skincare world that's been stepping up its game in recent years with innovative, effective, and affordable formulas. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on three standout products: the
Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink,
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel, and
The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch. Curious to see how they performed? Keep reading...
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| COSRX | Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink |
COSRX | Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink (US$19 for 110g):This gentle clay mask is designed to deeply cleanse the skin and absorb excess sebum. Formulated with soothing pink calamine, it features encapsulated charcoal that releases upon massaging, turning the mask from pink to grey. As it dries, the Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink slowly turns white while also creating a mild pore-tightening effect. Fragrance-free and easy to rinse off, the mask leaves the skin feeling clean, calm, and refreshed. Overall, this is a very nice and gentle clay mask. The color transformation definitely makes it very fun and unique!
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| COSRX | Poreless Clarifying Charcoal Mask Pink |
Ingredients: Water, Silica, Propanediol, Kaolin, Glycerin, Diatomaceous Earth, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Betaine, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cellulose, Charcoal Powder, Calamine, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylcellulose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Lauric Acid, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mannitol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Salicylic Acid |
| COSRX | The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel |
COSRX | The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel (US$19 for 30ml):Housed in a squeeze tube with a fine-nozzle dispenser, the AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel is a leave-on exfoliating treatment designed to smooth skin, boost radiance, and reduce pore congestion. Formulated with a potent 35% multi-acid blend including AHAs (glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, mandelic acid), BHA (salicylic acid), PHA (gluconolactone), and LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid), this treatment features a liquid gel consistency and an eye-catching red tint, courtesy of the cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12). The gel has no discernible scent and spreads easily across the skin. Due to the high concentration of exfoliating acids, I experienced a noticeable burning sensation that only subsided once I rinsed the product off. Fortunately, it didn’t cause excessive redness, and my skin felt noticeably smoother afterward. Personally, The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel is a bit too strong for my liking. I prefer using weaker exfoliants on a regular basis as opposed to using a strong exfoliant weekly or biweekly. With that said, this is still an excellent product for those looking for a more intense chemical exfoliation.
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| COSRX | The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel |
Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid (2%), Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodeceth-16, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cyanocobalamin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid |
| COSRX | The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch |
COSRX | The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch (US$23 for 60 Patches):Packaged in a sturdy plastic jar with a small spatula, the Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch is a depuffing eye treatment formulated with peptides, collagen, niacinamide, caffeine, vitamin B12, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Designed to hydrate, brighten, and smooth the under-eye area, these hydrogel patches have a jelly-like texture and are fragrance-free. They are very thin, allowing them to stay firmly in place until removal. Unlike many hydrogel patches that leave a film-like residue that tend to pill under other skincare products, I haven’t noticed this issue with these patches. Overall, this is a lovely product for a morning pampering routine, perfect for prepping the eye area for the day ahead.
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| COSRX | The Peptide Collagen Hydrogel Eye Patch |
Ingredients: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Chondrus Crispus, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Betaine, Panthenol, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Maltodextrin, Caffeine, Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Cyanocobalamin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pantolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Sh Polypeptide-121, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA.
Availability:
COSRX is available online in Canada and internationally at YesStyle. Use the coupon code "HAPPYSLOTH5" for an extra discount.
