Abib vs COSRX — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch
8.7/10 · Abib
| Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch | BHA Blackhead Power Liquid | |
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| Brand | Abib | COSRX |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.7/10 ★ | 8.5/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Pre-soaked dual-sided toner pad | Clear, lightweight liquid |
| Finish | Calm, smooth, refreshed | Clean pores, matte |
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| Verdict | The OG calming toner pad — 40,000ppm heartleaf extract on a dual-textured pad (gauze side for gentle exfoliation, cotton side for soothing) that launched an entire product category. Two consecutive Olive Young Awards. Calms redness, refines texture, and preps skin for the rest of your routine in one swipe. The secret weapon for acne-prone skin that can't tolerate BHA: heartleaf's anti-inflammatory action tackles the inflammation without the purge. At $20 for 80 pads, the per-use cost is almost embarrassing. | The gentlest effective BHA in K-beauty. Uses betaine salicylate (4%) instead of pure salicylic acid. Apply 2-3 times a week for visibly smaller pores and fewer blackheads. |
