Glad2Glow AHA BHA PHA Intensive Peeling Solution vs COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Glad2Glow

COSRX

A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and exfoliation.

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

Chemical exfoliant

49 ingredients

10 ingredients

Brand price

USD 9.90 · 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 Indonesia

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free and Fungal-acne-safe; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

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
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Water
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Water

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

No concerns found

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Salix Alba Bark Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Skin Conditioning
0 / —
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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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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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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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →