COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner vs Dot & Key Blueberry Hydrate Barrier Repair Rice Water Toner

COSRX

Dot & Key

A toner built around Lactic acid and AHA, for smoothing and hydration.

A toner built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and hydration.

Toner

11 ingredients

43 ingredients

Brand price

USD 20.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 395.00 · 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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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Lactic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Water
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Salix Alba Bark Water

No concerns found

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Mentha Piperita Oil
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Mentha Piperita Oil
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Mentha Piperita Oil

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Water
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
Fragrance
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Humectant
- Lactic acid
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Allantoin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Lactic Acid
Humectant
- AHA
- Lactic acid
- Brightening
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
Silanetriol
Hair Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
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