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As one of the early pioneers of K-Beauty and catalysts of the global snail mucin craze, COSRX is a household name, and many of its products have cemented spots on YesStyle’s bestseller list for years. COSRX boasts a diverse product portfolio offering solutions for everything from acne to skin dryness to fine lines and wrinkles. Its name combining the word “cosmetics” with the prescription symbol “rx” reflects the brand’s simple, ingredient-focused approach to skin care.

YesStyle Editors are no strangers to this famed Korean skin care brand, and we’re taking a trip down memory lane to share our first experiences with COSRX. Some editors’ first ever K-Beauty products came from COSRX!

Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser – Sonia

Acne is a common skin concern that Sonia knows all too well. Back when she was a teenager with oily, acne-prone skin, Sonia’s first introduction to Korean skin care was through COSRX’s Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser. Formulated with blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and tea tree oil, the foamy cleanser worked wonders in clearing her stubborn acne and balancing excess sebum production. The sensitive-skin-friendly formula exfoliated her troubled skin without causing irritation, and it was gentle enough to use daily. Fast forward eight years later, and this COSRX cleanser is still on Sonia’s bathroom shelf as one of her holy grail products.

Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser – Lucia

Like Sonia, Lucia’s first introduction to K-Beauty was also through COSRX. As a high school student struggling with acne, she looked to the Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser to minimize excess oil and keep her skin clean and acne-free. Lucia loves that the gentle cleanser is a straightforward, no-frills product that delivers on its promises. Formulated with tea tree oil and natural BHA, the foamy formula refreshes skin without stripping away its natural moisture. With a low pH level similar to the skin’s natural pH, the cleanser keeps acne breakouts at bay by purifying skin and protecting the skin barrier without causing irritation. For those dealing with acne breakouts, Lucia also recommends COSRX’s Acne Pimple Master Patch that effectively treats active pimples and prevents acne scars.

Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence – Kimberley

COSRX’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is a hallmark item in the world of K-Beauty, famed for its ability to fade dark spots, correct uneven skin tone and deliver intense hydration. When Kimberley dealt with hormonal acne and stubborn dark spots, the Advance Snail 96 Power Essence helped massively in calming her skin irritation with the healing properties of snail mucin. The deeply hydrating formula contains allantoin for extra skin barrier support, along with adenosine to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Kimberley reaches for this soothing essence whenever she deals with a compromised skin barrier and needs to restore her skin’s health.

Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream Tube – Karie

COSRX gained global fame with its products containing snail mucin, an all-rounder ingredient that offers hydrating, anti-inflammatory and collagen-boosting properties. Karie, who has dry and eczema-prone skin, found her match with the Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream that keeps her skin hydrated throughout the day. The lightweight yet rich consistency makes her skin instantly feel bouncier and softer after every use. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin, the fragrance-free formula replenishes moisture without leaving a sticky finish. Karie carries the tube version of the cream in her bag so that it’s within reach whenever she needs immediate hydration throughout the day.

AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner – Kristie & Stella

Kristie and Stella both discovered the AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner − one of COSRX’s most famous and long-standing products − in hopes of reducing their acne breakouts and other skin concerns associated with oily skin. Formulated with glycolic acid, BHA, apple fruit water and willow bark water, the lightweight formula balances sebum production and gently exfoliates dead skin cells without irritation. The gentle exfoliating toner earned Stella’s seal of approval, as the COSRX favorite has helped unclog her pores, control excess sebum and refine skin texture. Kristie uses it to reduce acne breakouts on her forehead and cheeks, and she’s a fan of the spray bottle dispenser that allows for easy application without using her hands.

Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner – Michelle

When Michelle was a K-Beauty newbie seven years ago, she found herself drawn to this honey-hued toner promising skin relief and radiance to her dull and aggravated skin. She fell in love with the nourishing and fragrance-free formula containing black bee propolis and honey extracts. The soothing toner helps reduce her acne flare-ups and irritated skin. Michelle is an avid lover of clean beauty, and COSRX is always her choice for comforting and effective skin care. Another honorable mention in her routine is the Balancium Ceramide Lip Butter Sleeping Mask, a nourishing shea-butter-infused lip mask that transforms chapped lips into plump and dewy lips!