COSRX Master Patch Intensive vs PanOxyl Acne Clearing Spot Treatment

COSRX

PanOxyl

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

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

Spot treatment

6 ingredients

29 ingredients

Brand price

USD 12.00 · 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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BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

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.
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

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 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 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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