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COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid vs Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant: which is better?
This comparison comes down to pore-clearing and overnight smoothing versus powder exfoliation for rough texture and oily-zone congestion.
Reddit’s pick
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
- Rated higher: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant — 88 vs 84 nextscore
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant has the stronger positive-to-negative balance, with praise for smoothing gritty texture and helping oily-zone acne; despite fragrance complaints, its powder exfoliation is a draw.
Choose COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid if
- blackheads, whiteheads, or sebaceous filaments are your main concern
- you want a thin exfoliant that smooths skin overnight
Choose Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant if
- rough, gritty texture is your main concern
- you prefer a powder exfoliant
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At a glance
| COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid | Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant |
|---|---|
| $0.17/ml | — |
| 84 · 102 verdicts | 88 · 71 verdicts |
| Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal |
What Reddit says
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
What Reddit likes
- Thin, watery exfoliant that smooths skin overnight
- Clears blackheads, whiteheads, and sebaceous filaments with consistent use
- Contains niacinamide; studies support topical acne benefits
Watch out for
- Overuse can leave skin red, sensitive, peeling, and breaking out
- Breakouts and closed comedones happen for some users
- Too drying for some dry or sensitive skin
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
What Reddit likes
- Powder format smooths gritty texture without harsh scrubbing
- Salicylic acid helps control oily-zone acne flare-ups
- A little lasts surprisingly long
Watch out for
- Fragrance can smell aggressively unpleasant
- Overuse makes sensitive skin noticeably more reactive
- Pricey compared with basic exfoliating powders
Compare full ingredient lists · 0 in common
In both · 0
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Only in COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid · 10
- Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Betaine Salicylate
- Niacinamide
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Arginine
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Xanthan Gum
- Ethyl Hexanediol
Only in Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant · 28
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Magnesium Oxide
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Colloidal Oatmeal
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
- Coconut Acid
- Allantoin
- Papain
- Salicylic Acid
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
- PCA
- Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
- Cyclodextrin
- Sodium Isethionate
- Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
- Maltodextrin
- 4-Terpineol
- Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
- Sodium Dehydroacetate
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Limonene
- Citric Acid
- Tocopherol