 I'm about to run out of my paula's choice 2% bha and was thinking of getting this instead, anyone used it? I have combo skin. level 1 · 7 yr. agoNC25|Acne|Combo/Dehydrated|US The toner does not have a high enough concentration of actives to be exfoliating at all though the pH is well within the exfoliating range. It's generally used as a pH adjusting toner. However, COSRX does indeed sell their own BHA called the COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid. It uses bentaine salicylate which is a gentler BHA. I currently use it and I absolutely love it. It does wonders for shooing away my cystic acne! level 1 · 7 yr. agoBlogger | www.shaken-or-stirred.com If you're looking to replace your BHA, this would not be a replacement. The COSRX BHA/AHA Clarifying Toner is a toner used to prep before you do your actives. If you want a replacement, you would have to go with the COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid. It's a gentle alternative to regular BHAs, but I like it. Hehe. level 1 It's not bad, but I wasn't "wow-ed" by it. It's a good toner to lower the pH of your skin before actives, but it's not something that could replace your PC 2% BHA. level 1 as has been said, it's not a replacement for BHA - but I'd highly recommend cosrx blackhead power liquid over PC BHA. I do like the BHA/AHA toner though - I use it to balance ph before moving on to actives. It's moisturizing. level 1 Anyone know how it compares to Thayer's as a ph adjusting/cleansing toner? I'm looking to replace my Thayer's since I've noticed it causes some redness, but want something with equally good cleansing properties. Thoughts? level 2 · 7 yr. agoNW15|Pigmentation/Dullness|Combo|US No hush literally none of us have used it Products: AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner (All linked to Cosmetic Love b/c that's where I found the best deals including shipping to Canada!) Skin Type: Oily, Acne Prone, Large pores, wears make up maybe 1-3 times a month Skincare Routine: AM - Clean & Clear's oil-free morning cleanser, AHA/BHA toner, Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer, Innisfree No Sebum sunscreen PM - Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser, AHA/BHA toner, BHA A-Sol, BHA Emulsion, Oil-Free Lotion, Prescribed acne lotion (for the big ones) Context: For the past few years I've noticed my skin gets really oily, especially in the T-Zone area. I decided to get started on AB skincare with The Face Shop's The Therapy Moisture Blending Formula Cream along with a toner and serum from the same brand/line. I asked the store associates for their recommendations for oily/combo skin and that's what they provided. I found them to be pretty moisturizing and thought the oily skin was due to dehydration. This was not the case!! It had gotten so bad that I was carrying around oil-blotting paper DURING CANADIAN WINTERS. It also didn't help that I wore glasses that were too large for my face, so the plastic frames would sit on my cheekbones causing break-outs around that area. I'd take off my glasses and find oil on the lenses (sigh). I ended up barely using the TFS products since I found my skin was far from dry, but they were approaching expiry so I figured I should move on. Review: I did some digging through r/AsianBeauty and found a lot of recommendations for COSRX as a brand, and more notably their Oil-Free Lotion. I also started doing some research into AHA/BHA skincare and found that my skin met all the symptoms. I've been using the products listed above for 2 months now, and have found a significant improvement. My skin is no longer oily to the touch. I haven't touched my oil blotting papers or my Innisfree no-sebum powder in weeks. I bought new glasses that sit properly on my nose bridge and no longer experience breakouts or oily lenses! I think my favourite product in the line has to be the lotion because my skin just feels like porcelain after I put it on - incredible. I also no longer experience those large painful zits! These guys were definitely worth my purchase especially for how affordable they are (I paid $52 USD for the set incl shipping). I would recommend this product line to those who also experience oily skin with the occasional pimple. I WOULD NOT recommend this product to those with sensitive skin, prone to redness or irritation. AHA/BHA can be very irritating and harsh on your skin since you're basically doing a daily mild exfoliation. Do your research before you commit! Pros - prevented oily skin, prevented breakouts and large pimples, satisfyingly moisturizing, affordable, convenient dispenser bottles Cons - AHA/BHA can be harsh on sensitive skin, some might not like the scents (more herbal-like but I personally love it), can cause some temporary tingling sensations, lotion can be a bit slow to absorb TLDR: These products worked well on my oily skin type, but def do your research before going out and purchasing them! Have you tried these before? I'd love to hear about your experiences. If you have any suggestions for me, I'd love to hear those too! |
