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COSRX
The Alpha-Arbutin Discoloration Care Hydrogel Mask
A mask built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for hydration and barrier repair.
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
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
1. After cleansing, apply toner or serum. 2. Open the pouch, remove the films, and put on the mask. 3. After about 2-3 hours or when the mask turns transparent, remove it and gently massage the remaining essence onto your face. *TIP* Better results can be expected if you use it as an OVERNIGHT TREATMENT.
Caution
For external use only. Do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eye thoroughly with water. After opening, please use it immediately as it may dry out.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 31 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Betaine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Erythritol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Alpha-Arbutin, Ferulic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
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 →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →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 →Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is the ground seed of the ripe fruit of St. John's Bread (carob), Ceratonia siliqua L. (Locust bean), Leguminosae
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua Gum →Chondrus Crispus
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus is the material obtained from the whole alga, Chondrus crispus, Gigartinacea.
Learn more about Chondrus Crispus →Agar
Binding, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling
Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Sclerotium rolfssii gum
Learn more about Sclerotium Gum →
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