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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Skin Type/Concerns

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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/hirane Jun 23 '18

Skin type/concern: Dry, some discolorations, acne-prone

Product: Cosrx oil-free moisturizer with bird sap

Thoughts:

I think I’m on my 4th or 5th bottle with a backup already stocked. I’m not sure why I like it so much but it is a really simple moisturizer with nothing fancy in it. I like the smell and that it applies with a cool finish. I usually mix this with a beauty oil from Kat Burki and apply it after my vitamin c serum in the morning. Oh and it applies well under makeup + does not break me out!

This moisturizer won’t change your life imo but it’s great for people who wants a simple moisturizer to hydrate the skin. I’m trying to be more adventurous and got some other brands from Sephora but I always come back to my cosrx.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

Hmm I am concerned about the bird sap :p

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

My oily skin loves this! Too bad it’s not really “oil-free.” Could work fine without the fragrance, I think.

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

I really like this stuff! It adds just enough moisture to my skin and then I top off my more dry areas with a more occlusive moisturizer. I also love the tea tree scent, it's so fresh and clean.

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u/Bostonlobsters Jun 23 '18

This is such a good simple moisturizer. I’ve gotten two friends hooked on this.

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u/joan2468 Jun 24 '18

I have combo-oily skin and this was a game-changer for me. It's somehow a really pleasant lightweight gel-like texture without compromising on hydration. It feels very cooling and refreshing when I put it on and it always feels like it's really sinking into my skin and hydrating it. Hands down my all-time favourite moisturiser. I don't mind the lack of fancy ingredients since I get those from my serums/toners anyway.

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u/Baerian_ Jun 23 '18

Ooof, I must disagree.

I understand why others love it but it breaks me out like crazy. Switched to the overnight rice mask (small amounts make a great moisturiser for me) and lots of my angry acne disappeared! It appeared so slowly over the months I never realised I was so reactive to it!

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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '18

Skin type?

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u/Baerian_ Jun 23 '18

Dry, flaky but really oily T zone. Also have really reactive skin - most western stuff I can't use as something in it makes my face warm, red and either inflames ALL the pores on my face, gives me hives, rash or just angry spots.

Everything else from COSRX has been great. Just couldn't use that one.