Deconstruct Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Liposomal Technology vs COSRX 5 PDRN Collagen Intense Vitalizing Serum

Deconstruct

COSRX

A serum built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and brightening.

A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

15 ingredients

38 ingredients

Brand price

INR 524.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Alpha arbutin1
A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.
Alpha-Arbutin
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Trehalose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Niacinamide

No concerns found

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Alpha arbutin
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
Learn more about Alpha-Arbutin →
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →