COSRX AC Collection Acne Patch vs The Derma Co 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Corrector

COSRX

The Derma Co

A spot treatment built around Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A spot treatment built around Benzoyl peroxide and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.

Spot treatment

7 ingredients

24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 8.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 399.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 80
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Mineral Oil
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Mineral Oil
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Mineral Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Mineral Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Mineral Oil

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 80, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-6

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Trideceth-10
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Polysorbate 80
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation

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