Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Power Soothing Spray vs COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Intensive

Medicube

COSRX

A toner built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A toner built around Centella asiatica and Panthenol, for hydration and soothing irritation.

Toner

17 ingredients

27 ingredients

Brand price

USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)2
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Panthenol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Alketh-12, Octyldodeceth-16
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Propolis Extract
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Octyldodeceth-16
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C12-14 Alketh-12
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning

Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent
0 / —
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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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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Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil →