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COSRX
One Step Original Tone Clarifying Moisture Pad
A toner built around Niacinamide and PHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 26.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
1. Use the built-in tweezer to take out a pad and gently wipe from the inner to outer areas of the face along the skin texture. 2. For areas needing intensive firming or radiance care, place the pad on the skin like a mini mask and leave it on for a few minutes. 3. Lightly pat the remaining essence onto the skin and close the lid tightly to keep the pads from drying out.
Caution
For external use only. Do not get into eyes.
What's inside
Ingredients List
5 trigger at least one check · 41 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid4
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, PCA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Squalane
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Glutathione, Niacinamide
Dark Spots3
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Fragrance, Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Bran Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the bran of rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran Water →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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Aqua
Solvent
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 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →
Dupes
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- Isntree Gim PDRN Boosting Glow Pad72% match
- VT Cosmetics PDRN Tension Toner Pad71% match