Ingredient and price comparison

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner vs COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner is 2% salicylic acid for acids; COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid is 4% betaine salicylate. They also differ on daytime: Not stated versus Wear sunscreen. Choose by the difference that matters to you; neither is scored as a generic winner.

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner pack shotAnua

BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

A toner with 2% salicylic acid.

From $32.00 at W Cosmetics
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid pack shotCOSRX

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

A liquid with 4% betaine salicylate.

From $18.00 at W Cosmetics

The differences that matter

CheckBHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating TonerBHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Acids2% salicylic acid4% betaine salicylate
DaytimeNot statedWear sunscreen
Formattonerliquid
FrequencyNot statedStart 2–3 times a week; build gradually

Ingredient checks

CheckBHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating TonerBHA Blackhead Power Liquid
FragranceNone found by this checkNone found by this check
Volatile alcoholNone found by this checkNone found by this check
SiliconesNone found by this checkNone found by this check
Petrolatum / mineral oilNone found by this checkNone found by this check

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Full ingredient lists

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Alketh-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Zinc Sulfate, Triethylhexanoin, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydec Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Do not use on broken skin. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight

From wcosmetics.com.au.

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol

From wcosmetics.com.au.