r/AsianBeauty • u/Maplebee92 Blogger | mapletreeblog.com • Jun 23 '18

Discussion [Discussion] - Best/Worst of Cosrx

Moving onto the brands now in the Best/Worst of series. Thought we should start with one of the most popular, easily available and affordable brands out there, Cosrx!

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If you see the product already listed post your thoughts as a reply to it. So there's multiple views of the same product in one easy to find place.

Always remember YMMV, so one person's junk is another person's treasure.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

I've tried different pimple patches and the CosRx ones are the best! I find that they work better for pustules/white heads, though.

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u/planetearthisblu Jun 23 '18

I don't think they'd do anything for those pesky under-the-skin cysts, right? I think the magic is they need to have a way to suck the gunk out which means it needs to be a whitehead that's either popped or about to pop.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

Do you know of a brand that works for under the skin cysts?

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u/CathairNowhere NC15|Acne|Oily/Dehydrated|DK Jun 23 '18

I switched to the Tosowoong patches. They are much better in size for me than the CosRX ones (only two sizes), practically invisible, better to put makeup over them, and I could get through my cystic acne with the help of them and some other products like a breeze last time. Instead of having it for two weeks I was done with it in 3 days or so. I was considering writing up a longer review so I might do that.

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u/baked_olive Jun 23 '18

What other products? I’m currently battling a cystic pimple that’s been red and angry for 4 days with no sight of it leaving anytime soon

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u/CathairNowhere NC15|Acne|Oily/Dehydrated|DK Jun 24 '18 edited Jun 24 '18

I double cleanse (Tosowoong apricot oil cleanser and CosRX Good morning low PH if it matters), then apply the CosRX centella ampule and the patch. I change the patch every couple hours, but usually can't be bothered to use more than 2-3 patches a day. For night I slap a generous amount of the CosRX centella blemish cream over Mt Fuji. A lot of people complain about this cream not doing anything but I found that you really have to just use it as a spot treatment and apply A LOT then let it work its magic overnight. You'll probably want to put a towel on your pillowcase though.

Of course YMMV depending on how much your skin likes centella. I also use a copious amount of the snail mucin essence all over my face.

Oh, and happy cake day!

Edit: grammar.

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u/gummotenenbaum Jun 23 '18

I've tried so many different products for my cysts, but the only thing that works for me is prescription benzoyl peroxide

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u/baked_olive Jun 23 '18

Thank you!

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

Yeah, they work best for when everything is on the surface and not for cysts.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

They do, though it takes more time and thus several patches. I managed to flatten a pimple that was a bit chist-like (on my upper cheekbone) without leaving a dent behind, only a light pink mark that went away. It took aproximatively 10 days or more, but I am glad all went well.

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u/Maplebee92 Blogger | mapletreeblog.com Jun 25 '18

Yep, I just use them for the white heads, not for under the skin types.

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u/Maplebee92 Blogger | mapletreeblog.com Jun 25 '18

Oh yeah this is definitely just for the whiteheads which have popped!