Comparison between The Ordinary Glycolic Acid vs. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 1
Components only in The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 30
Uniqueness: 96.8%
Components only in COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 11
Uniqueness: 91.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Snail Secretion Filtrate
2
Glycolic Acid
2
Betaine
3
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water
4
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water
5
Sodium Polyacrylate
6
Propanediol
6
Phenoxyethanol
7
Glycerin
7
Sodium Hyaluronate
8
Triethanolamine
8
Allantoin
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Healing, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Glycolic Acid:
UV Protection, Cleansing, Lightening, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Protection, Hair strengthening, Hair follicle nutrition
Effects unique for Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence:
Pore Shrinking, Antiseptic
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 31
35%
chemical
15 out of 31
48%
natural
1 out of 12
8%
chemical
9 out of 12
75%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#7Glycine#14Sodium PCA#25Sodium Lactate#26
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Betaine#2Butylene Glycol#31,2-Hexanediol#4Sodium Hyaluronate#7Allantoin#8Panthenol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#8

Detailed view

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid vs. COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Position 1

#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.

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#1Snail Secretion Filtrate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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