COSRX Master Patch Intensive vs COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

COSRX

Master Patch Intensive

COSRX

Acne Pimple Master Patch

A spot treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for fighting acne and barrier repair.

The brand gives no description.

Spot treatment

6 ingredients

7 ingredients

Brand price

USD 12.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

No key ingredients

Benefits

Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting2
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid
Oil Control1
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Salicylic Acid

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

Concerns

May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Paraffinum Liquidum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Cellulose Gum (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / 0
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Polyisobutene (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Acne Fighting
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea

Petroleum Resin
Binding (patch Adhesive)
Cellulose Gum (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / 0
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Polyurethane Film
Film Forming (patch Backing)
Polyisobutene (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cellulose Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
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Polyisobutene
Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
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Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Film Forming, Opacifying
Benzene, ethenyl-, polymer with 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene
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