3
Shared Ingredients
COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm vs COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion
Comparing COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm versus COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm
vs
Product 2
COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion
28
Unique to COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm
21
Unique to COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion
COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 3 ingredients in common. COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm has 28 unique ingredients while COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion has 21.
Skin Safety Profile
12%
Comedogenic
17 rated
89%
Safe
27 rated
12%
Irritant
26 rated
Based on 27 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
15 rated
83%
Safe
24 rated
17%
Irritant
23 rated
Based on 24 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (3)
1
Ingredients — Unique to COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm
Ethylhexyl PalmitateCSIRSorbeth-30 TetraoleateCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRPolyethyleneCSIRLavandula Angustifolia OilCSIRHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCSIREucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCSIRAvena Sativa Kernel OilCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRCocos Nucifera OilCSIROlea Europaea Fruit OilCSIROenothera Biennis OilCSIRPersea Gratissima OilCSIRPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis SeedCSIRSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCSIRWaterCSIRCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractCSIRCentella Asiatica Root ExtractCSIRPinus Pinaster Bark ExtractCSIRAsiaticosideCSIRAsiatic AcidCSIRMadecassosideCSIRMadecassic AcidCSIRSunflower Seed OilCSIREvening Primrose OilCSIRJojoba OilCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion
Centella Asiatica Leaf WaterCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRAlcoholCSIRDimethiconeCSIRBetaine SalicylateCSIRBetaineCSIRCetearyl OlivateCSIRSorbitan OlivateCSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRAllantoinCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRXanthan GumCSIRZinc PCACSIRPanthenolCSIRArginineCSIREthyl HexanediolCSIRMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCSIRCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCSIRLecithinCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COSRX Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm better than COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion for sensitive skin?
By comparing Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm and Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm or Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm and Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm and Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Cica Smoothing Cleansing Balm or Natural BHA Skin Returning Emulsion.
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