COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch vs PanOxyl Acne Clearing Spot Treatment

COSRX

PanOxyl

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

Spot treatment

7 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

USD 6.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Paraffinum Liquidum
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Paraffinum Liquidum
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Paraffinum Liquidum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Isostearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Bisabolol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Bisabolol, Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Isostearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Occlusive
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Water
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing

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