Comparison between First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads vs. COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

19 Ingredients 11

1
Water
1
Water
2
Polysorbate-20
2
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
3
Glycerin
3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
4
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
4
Butylene Glycol
5
Glycolic Acid
5
1,2-Hexanediol
6
Salicylic Acid
6
Sodium Lactate
7
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Glycolic Acid
8
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
8
Betaine Salicylate
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Uniqueness17 out of 19
89.5%
Uniqueness9 out of 11
81.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
10 out of 19
53%
chemical
9 out of 19
47%
natural
3 out of 11
27%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Sodium PCA#12
Oily skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#4Glycolic Acid#5Salicylic Acid#6Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Glycolic Acid#5Salicylic Acid#6Benzoic Acid#17Citric Acid#19
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#41,2-Hexanediol#5Sodium Lactate#6Allantoin#9Panthenol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#7Allantoin#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#9Glycolic Acid#7

Detailed view

First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads vs. COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

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#2Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin
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#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.
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#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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