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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

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Is COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid healthy?

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid scores 75/100.

How does COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid compare to other skin care?

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid ranks #42 of 63 skin care in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is BASED Skin Revival Spray at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Niacinamide, Betaine Salicylate (4%) count in its favor; Ethyl Hexanediol is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

COSRX
75 Good
$18.99 · 3.38 fl.oz · $5.62 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 8
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by COSRX
Category Skin Care
Summary

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid scores 75/100. K-beauty cult product delivering 4% betaine salicylate (the gentler, naturally-derived equivalent of approximately 2% salicylic acid) in a willow-bark-water base — willow bark itself is a natural BHA source. Niacinamide is added for barrier support. The formula has been on the market since 2014 and is widely tolerated by sensitive skin, including users who find Paula's Choice irritating. No fragrance, no essential oils, no parabens, no alcohol. Minor concerns: propanediol-arginine-trimethylglycine humectant base is exceptionally clean, with only ethyl hexanediol (a mild PG-family solvent) as a notable concern.

Key ingredients 12

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
Very Good

Natural source of salicylic acid; the carrier water itself contributes mild BHA activity and soothing tannins.

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Betaine Salicylate (4%)
Very Good

Naturally-derived BHA equivalent. Approximately equivalent to 2% salicylic acid in efficacy but with significantly less irritation potential. Combines betaine (sugar-beet humectant) with salicylic acid in a buffered form.

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Niacinamide
Good

Barrier-supportive Vitamin B3.

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Arginine
Good

Amino acid humectant.

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Panthenol
Good

Pro-vitamin B5; barrier-supportive.

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Trimethylglycine (Betaine)
Good

Sugar-beet humectant.

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Propanediol
Good

Corn-fermentation-derived humectant. Cleaner alternative to propylene glycol.

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Sodium DNA
Good

Salmon-derived polynucleotide; humectant and skin-conditioning.

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Butylene Glycol
Neutral

Mild humectant/solvent.

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Sodium Hydroxide
Neutral

pH adjuster.

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Cyclodextrin
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Ethyl Hexanediol
Bad

Synthetic preservative-booster — CIR-safe and well-tolerated, but a petroleum-derived synthetic that clean brands typically replace with food-grade/natural systems. Minor clean-beauty demerit.

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