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COSRX
AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Squeeze a proper amount onto your hand. Gently foam up and massage on wet skin. Rinse with tepid water.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 10 trigger none
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)3
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glyceryl Stearate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauramide DEA, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cocoate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Myristic Acid
Fragrance, Opacifying, Perfuming, Cleansing
Myristic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Myristic Acid →PEG-32
Humectant, Solvent
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (32 mol EO average molar ratio)
Learn more about PEG-32 →Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide is the inorganic base
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Lauric Acid
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Lauric Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Lauric Acid →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →
Dupes
- innisfree Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam78% match
- K-Secret SEOUL 1988 Cleansing Foam : Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics77% match
- Skin1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam74% match
- LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam74% match
- Medicube Red Foam Cleanser73% match
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Cream Cleanser for Oily Skin71% match