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60% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 55 in skincare
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129 redditors with explicit opinion · 15 positive · 9 negative · 1 neutral
Score0.606 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 41–77% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Reddit Confirmed — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddicts, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/acne, r/AsianBeauty
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Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.4 from 3,581 reviews — that's roughly 85% positive.
On Reddit: 60% of 129 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 25 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
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What 89 redditors actually said.
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u/gangstaplant
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My Routine for my dry skin type: [AM] Wash my face with water, Round Lab Dokdo toner, CosRx snail mucin, Melano Vitamin C, Byoma hydrating serum, Purito Bamboo moisturizer, and Beauty of Joseon SPF. [PM] Bioderma micellar water, Tatcha rice face wash, Naturie skin conditioner, Co
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u/rakirakrak
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cleared my acne now just hoping some stubborn scaring will go away Current routine ☀️AM rinse with water cosrx propolis toner cosrx snail mucin clinique moisture surge hero sunscreen the ordinary pycogenol 🌙PM DHC cleansing oil cerave foaming cleanser 2x week swap for caudalie sa
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u/CrowsMeat
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link it but I can’t find it bc I forget the title… anywho, I read her list of products and besides the cosRX ceramide cream, I went to Sephora and Ulta and bought every product of The Ordinary she used to get rid of them in just 9mos, and added on snail mucin for nighttime use fr
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"moisturizer, either tinted sunscreen or inky list sunscreen. PM: natruim azelaic acid 10% with vitamin c, cosrx snail mucin, beauty of joseon dynasty cream. Once per week clay mask. What can I do? Routine options, pro…"
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"Cerave Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm ➡️ Wash face with Cerave SA Face Wash ➡️ Cerave Hydrating Toner ➡️ COSRX Snail Mucin ➡️ Tretinoin .025% ➡️ Cerave Daily Moisturizer ➡️ Auquaphor literally all around my mouth, T-Zo…"
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"with a second cleanse w la roche-posay effaclar deep cleansing foaming cream (also applied in the shower) * cosrx the 6 peptide skin booster (hyaluronic acid + nag + amino acids) (after shower) * cosrx hyaluronic acid…"
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"(this I can change as long as it's a sensitive scent-free cleanser with no acids) - 1025 Dokdo Toner - Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin - Niod Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1 (every other day - got 2 bottles 50% off dur…"
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"feel much softer with no odor at all. I hope this helps someone! 🙂 Edit for full routine: For AM, I use CosRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser, and PM I use CosRX Snail Mucin Cleanser. I moisturize with Neutrogina Hydro B…"
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"Centella Cleansing Oil Then to damp face I apply apply - I'm From Mugwort Essence as a toner and then COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Essence Moisturiser - Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream Morning: Wash face with ju…"
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"hair growth and extending the growth phase of the hair cycle. In the PM I rotate every other day between COSRX 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum which also has Niacinamide, Glutathione & Tranexamic Acid and NIVEA Cellular Lumino…"
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"for me. My skin has never looked better, and I’m turning 30 soon 😅 **Morning:** * Snail essence from COSRX or Nacomi hyaluronic acid * 20% azelaic acid (Acnederm) * CeraVe moisturizer or a cheaper dupe like Mixa with …"
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"I don’t know what they are. I’ve tried using skincare products (cerave, cetaphil, cosrx…), drink more water (6L/day), and consulting a dermatologist, pretty much everything known to planet earth to get rid of them. Th…"
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"with maturation arrest acne based on what I’ve been reading. This is my current skincare routine: Morning: COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream Eucerin sunscreen Night 1: ROUND LAB…"
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"**Here’s my full routine for anyone curious.** **AM:** -Wash with Vanicream cleanser and konjac sponge -COSRX Propolis Toner -The Ordinary Peptides Serum -Vichy Mineral 89 Eye Serum -Vanicream and then LRP Anthelios i…"
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"Cosrx, beauty of joseon, iunik, mizon and many others whose names I don't remember."
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"i actually don’t rlly like beauty of joseon / cosrx either, their products irritated my skin. i do recommend ROUND LAB since they’re super super gentle and only focus on hydrating the skin."
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"update OP, i thought of one, COSRX has a vitamin e sunscreen that should offer oil control and gentle protection!"
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"are from other brands: - Bioheal BOH 3D lifting night cream (this one I just started using the other day) - COSRX peptide collagen eye patches"
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"These things are on my wish list (when I finish up the stuff I'm currently using;) Tirtir SOS Serum and COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer."
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"tret would work well. Some options are: 1. Avene Comedomed peeling cream w/ Retrinal and glycolic acid 2. Cosrx BHA Blackhead clearing Power liquid 3. Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant"
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"Following to see if anyone used cosrx retinol"
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"sorry lol, I was referring to Good Molecules! I use the Cosrx one in the AM and the GM one at night :) should’ve specified"
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"time to build up using some of those items daily. My similar routine- AM: BP wash (Neutrogena), HA serum (Cosrx), Vit C serum (Tatcha), moisturizer (Purito oat gel), spf (Biore) PM: BP wash, HA serum, Differin (swap w…"
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"dry and itchy skin no matter which lotion it is. I use the kikumasamune high moist as my toner, then the cosrx snail mucin, then Aveeno eczema cream. Both of my hydrating steps are from asian beauty brands, so if you'…"
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"of a basic hydrating serum is imo pretty ridiculous when you can get something similar from brands like COSRX or Meditherapy for ~$10 more but for 5x the product. Don't get me wrong I do like The Ordinary. I adore the…"
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"The Laneige Water Bank UV Barrier Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ (I fear this may be getting discontinued) and the COSRx Ultralight Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++. They’re both FA-safe which I personally need and super li…"
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"marks and longer healing. Try using La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo to calm it down, then a Hero Mighty Patch / COSRX patch once it’s closer to the surface. Way less damage in the long run and works like magic dude"
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"it more regularly during the winter) - and it’s not a moisturizer, but it helps keep my skin moisturized: CosRX Snail Mucin power essence For sunscreen, the one I currently use is no longer being made. It’s a Korean b…"
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"caps. bringing an empty bottle with you to test the fit is such a galaxy brain move too. Hard agree on the cosrx dropper bottles they are weirdly terrible for no reason 😭"
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"the cosrx dropper situation is genuinely baffling because their formulas are otherwise so well thought out. the snail mucin dropper in particular is a nightmare once the bottle gets below half because the viscosity is…"
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"I like the PHA oil cleanser for sensitive skin before following up with the Good Morning Gel Cleanser by CosRx. Oil cleansing is a bit of a process, good to consult YouTube if it's new but it really helps with sebum r…"
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"Cosrx intensive are the best! I’ve tried them all and I have never found one that works better. I always use my mini pimple poker and make a small hole in any closed breakout and then make sure it’s clean and dry and …"
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"i prefer mighty patch to cosrx. cosrx comes off to easily"
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"and use clean hands or tweezers to apply so no bacteria gets trapped underneath. I’ve tried them all and CosRx are the best. Or I use Mecca spot dot micro dart ones for cystic acne. Personally I avoid any other brands…"
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"They are mostly all the same. That being said, I prefer CosRX and really dislike Starface."
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"red stuff two, maybe three times a week should help. Don't exceed the ten minute limit. Less is more. The Cosrx AHA/BHA toner is so light and gentle, I use it daily. You could try that as well. It won't replace TO pro…"
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"hello! this is the routine i ended up with! MORNING: Cosrx cleanser → Cosrx AHA/BHA clarifying treatment toner → Cosrx the 6 peptide skin booster serum → Melano CC vitamin (if needed) → Cosrx snail 92 cream → Cosrx in…"
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"estriol, moisturizers that always incl.some ceramides & face oil. That's my always do, I try to throw in cosrx mucin but I'm inconsistent, also for now some centella moisturizer I add with my literal night mashup of c…"
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"the Beauty of Josean Rice Mask and Milk Toner. I have mild rosacea so it helps a little. I also love the CosRX Snail Mucin line. I use the wash, essence, and all in one cream. Incredibly hydrating without feeling like…"
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"foaming cleanser, Toner: the ordinary glycolic toner, Serum:equal berry bakuchiol serum, and Moisturiser: cosrx oil free birch sap moisturiser. Has worked really well for me!"
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"Tret, Cerave non foaming cleanser, I'm From rice toner, CosRX Balancium moisturiser/Ameliorate Replenishing moisturiser and Scinic sunscreen/FrezyDerm sunscreen."
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"cosRX snail mucin serum, cosRX face wash"
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"Can someone recommend an affordable product? The Cosrx is pretty expensive (it's the only one I've tried)."
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"I've been using cosrx lip sleep mask as a lip balm lately, and my lips stay moist for a bit after it wears off which is really nice. It's a little pricey imo but you get 20g of it."
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"Try gels? I have Skin 79 waterproof sun gel and it’s perfect, not oily. I just bought cosrx cream but didn’t use yet, I hope it won’t be oily."
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"First Aid Beauty, Or Colorescience Flex. Chemical sunscreen ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen Cosrx Ultra Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50"
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"same, for now I’ve settled with cosrx’s full fit propolis light cream. Been using it for almost a year now, it doesn’t clog my skin, but I do find it to not be moisturizing enough at times so I occasionally deal with …"
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"Tbh no Brand in particular. People wil say laneige or cosrx. The exfoliating step is much more important"
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"The below are all acne safe. -Purito Calming Oat Gel Moisturizer -Dr. G Blemish Clear Soothing Cream -COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen Start doing your own research. There are literally thousands of videos on You…"
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"as well. But could depend on what sunscreen you’re using. If you want to eventually add in more - peptides, CosRX 6 peptide serum is very lightweight to start with. PM: - simple cleaner. Add in miceller water first if…"
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"ahhahah ily for this i keep it simple i use to vanicream face wash, then the cosrx all in one cream (this is the key), and end with vanicream daily facial moisturizer. and i dont have naturally good skin either i had …"
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"Morning Routine 1. Cleanser COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 2. Toner COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 3. 6 Peptide Skin Booster (HERE) COSRX 6 Peptide Skin Booster Refines pores 4. Essence COSRX Advance…"
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"emollient moisturizer while using it, because it can be drying. Next if you’re not opposed to it, use the Cosrx Snail Mucin after cleansing. Should be all cleared up in about 2 weeks. Edit: I’ve had MANY clients and m…"
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"What's your opinion on cosrx snail essence?"
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"Cosrx is famous for vitamin-c and 6 peptide! And I am using cosrx snail mucin in korea."
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"COSRX are the best pimple patches, but what also work just as well and are only $1.25 are the CAREUS Advanced Healing Hydrocolloid Bandages from Dollar Tree. They’re the same thing as pimple patches and work just as g…"
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"Aha BHA toner spray from cosrx! It’s amazing and keeps your hands off your face, plus a rice milk calming cream and snail mucin. Gentle cleanser since he has sensitive skin- curology has a really good one! My skin is …"
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"I need that exfoliant, got the cosrx snail mucin and it's the only thing that makes my face dewy"
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"with Cetaphil gentle cleansing bar With face still wet: Sooae Hyaluronic acid serum with Vit C (I also use Cosrx galactomyces instead of this sometimes) Wait 1-2 minutes, apply Centella tone brightening boosting toner…"
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"absolutely helps Then I like acwell licorice toner (obsessed) and snail mucin moisturizer (it’s fine, any Cosrx brand moisturizer in general should be great ) and sunscreen also makes a huge difference in acne in my e…"
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"1. **Double cleansing:** I use an oil cleanser (the one by **Anua**) before my regular face wash. 2. **COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid:** It’s a very gentle exfoliant that you don't rinse off. Unlike other acids, thi…"
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"yeah bha was key for my texture too - after pc and cosrx were too harsh, glowness smoothed it out without wrecking my barrier. been on it months now, but i would say definitely patch test and make sure to apply spf da…"
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"Snail mucin gave me a rash. After a week or so, rash. And I spent MONEY on stupid CosRX. Sigh."
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"This is great advice! And gently massage in the cleaner for a good minute. This along with a BHA (I like CosRX BHA, start slow, 2x a week) and a basic moisturizer. Oh and SPF (Biore Aqua Rich Water Essence is my absol…"
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"really kind of you! AM: Water Rinse / Eucerin Radiant Tone /Dr. Idriss depuffer / Dr. Idriss Major Fade / Cosrx snail mucin / Cosrx all in one snail cream / Athelios tinted sunscreen PM: La Roche Posay light oil clean…"
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"My Routine for my dry skin type: [AM] Wash my face with water, Round Lab Dokdo toner, CosRx snail mucin, Melano Vitamin C, Byoma hydrating serum, Purito Bamboo moisturizer, and Beauty of Joseon SPF. [PM] Bioderma mice…"
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"mucin works great for some people but the tinu acne could be fungal acne from the snail mucin! i tried the cosrx snail mucin and in three days i had a cluster of acne on my cheek so i stopped using it😭 byoma do a vega…"
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"online and see if they will break u out or not. For cleanser, i would recommend the low ph cleanser from cosrx. Just check for any ingredients that u may be allergic to bc what works for me might not work for u. And o…"
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"You need to exfoliate. Try the CosRx Blackhead Power Liquid or Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Exfoliant."
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"I finished three years ago. What’s worked for me is not drying my face after washing and immediately layer COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum ($16 for big bottle) with a couple drops of Now pure glycerin ($3) on m…"
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"I wash my face with medicube, that makes my skin feel squeaky clean literally, then I apply cosrx whitehead power liquid, the corsx snail 92, skin boosters- hydrating and plumping face serum. I use Tretinoin 3 times a…"
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"couple of minutes before scrubbing off and follow up with a moisturizer. My go to for my sensitive skin is cosrx snail mucin on damp skin and then drunk elephant peptide cream. Pimple patches will also help with picking!"
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"I'm liking the CosRX 6 Peptide one. Pretty affordable and seems to have all the good stuff you want."
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"Cosrx and Ordinary Buffet always works for me"
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"I did add some of the brands I’m using. Thing is, I switch products a lot. In general, I use a lot of Missha, Cosrx, Mizon, Benton, Klairs, Mary & May and Hanskin"
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"Try the beauty of joeseon oil cleanser and cosrx original foam cleanser it helpet me so much"
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"at night. After this, apply differin. SPF 50 for the day to protect your skin and for any active acne, use cosrx pimple patches for a max of 10-12 hours. Until the active acne heals. I know its hard and after doing ac…"
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"I've heard good things about it and I'm considering trying it out as I'm finishing my Cosrx Ceramide cream with Centella. Have you tried that and know which one is better?"
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"On dry skin, I use The Ordinary 10% azelaic acid just on my cheeks where my rosacea shows up • Then I apply COSRX Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizer which is really soothing and hasn’t triggered any irritation for me •…"
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"if someone liked ordinary or not. I made a post the other day but ended up buying this & that other one, cosrx? I can’t remember the spelling lol… you can absolutely see your growth and the difference in your skin tex…"
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"Thank you I think I might of tried that product before I’ve been gifted it cosrx it came with a box I tried the snail moisturiser & toner it was good and affordable"
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"CORSX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum & COSRX Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer, Daily Repair Face Gel Cream Tube (what I have is not a gel) I've also heard that COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence is good also. …"
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"Awww it's ending? I get all my Cosrx stuffs from there too"
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"check out tjmaxx for cosrx! everytime i go they have a huge variety of cosrx stuff"
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