Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our full disclosure policy.

Dr.G
Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Versus

Cosrx
Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Product category and function

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
----	----

Ingredient highlights

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water(aqua/eau), propanediol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, pentylene glycol, houttuynia cordata extract, ectoin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, madecassoside, butylene glycol, panthenol, allantoin, caprylyl glycol, tromethamine, ilex aquifolium (holly) leaf extract, disodium edta, caprylic/capric triglyceride, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, hydrogenated lecithin, squalane, centella asiatica extract, portulaca oleracea extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract, citrus junos fruit extract, beta-glucan, artemisia annua extract, aloe ferox leaf extract, eryngium maritimum extract, achillea millefolium flower extract, ethylhexylglycerin, cholesterol, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid 14	Propolis extract, butylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, sucrose distearate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, dipropylene glycol, ceramide np

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 39

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Water(aqua/eau), propanediol, dipropylene glycol, glycerin, niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, pentylene glycol, houttuynia cordata extract, ectoin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, madecassoside, butylene glycol, panthenol, allantoin, caprylyl glycol, tromethamine, ilex aquifolium (holly) leaf extract, disodium edta, caprylic/capric triglyceride, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, hydrogenated lecithin, squalane, centella asiatica extract, portulaca oleracea extract, pinus densiflora leaf extract, citrus junos fruit extract, beta-glucan, artemisia annua extract, aloe ferox leaf extract, eryngium maritimum extract, achillea millefolium flower extract, ethylhexylglycerin, cholesterol, ceramide np, phytosphingosine, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid

Propolis extract, butylene glycol, niacinamide, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, sucrose distearate, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, dipropylene glycol, ceramide np

Notable ingredients

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella asiatica extract, Ectoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Ectoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

Load all

Ingredients with their functions

Red Blemish Clear Soothing Active Essence

Ac Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum

Water(aqua/eau)

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Dipropylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Propolis extract

Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.