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Comparison

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid vs Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Two exfoliants that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

COSRX

AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

7% glycolic acid liquid exfoliant for resurfacing and decongesting. A K-beauty entry to glycolic acid.

Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Skinfood

Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Classic physical scrub that polishes skin smooth using brown sugar granules.

Choose AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid if

  • Your main concern is Dull or Enlarged Pores.
  • You want AHA, Niacinamide in the formula.
  • Visible smoothing in 2–3 weeks

Choose Black Sugar Mask Wash Off if

  • Your main concern is Dullness or Texture.
  • You want Black Sugar, Macadamia Oil in the formula.
  • You prefer the lower price (from €12 vs from €18).
  • Smooths texture

At a glance

Category
Exfoliant
Exfoliant
Price
from €18
from €12
Skin types
  • Normal
  • Combination
  • Oily
  • Oily
  • Combination
  • Normal
Targets
  • Blackheads
  • Dull
  • Enlarged Pores
  • Uneven Tone
  • Dullness
  • Texture
  • Blackheads
Key ingredients
  • AHA
  • Niacinamide
  • Black Sugar
  • Macadamia Oil
Pros
  • Visible smoothing in 2–3 weeks
  • Tackles whiteheads
  • Niacinamide softens sting
  • Smooths texture
  • Cult classic
Cons
  • Photosensitizing, SPF mandatory
  • Do NOT combine with retinol same night
  • Too rough for sensitive skin
How to use
PM, 2–3x/week. Apply after toner with a cotton pad. Follow with moisturizer. SPF next day.
Massage on damp skin once or twice a week, rinse off.

Ingredient interactions

No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.

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FAQ

What is the main difference between COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid and Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off?

Both are exfoliants. COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid focuses on Blackheads and Dull, while Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off targets Dullness and Texture. Ingredient wise, COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid leads with AHA and Niacinamide; Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off uses Black Sugar and Macadamia Oil.

Can I use COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid and Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off together?

They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.

Which one is cheaper, COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid or Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off?

Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €18 vs from €12).

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