COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence vs Clinique Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion

COSRX

Clinique

An essence built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

An essence built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

Essence

7 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 54.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

No concerns found

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30

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Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent
0 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
- Brightening
- Reduces Irritation
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Chelating
0 / —
- Brightening
- Exfoliating

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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