Comparison
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid vs MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad
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
BHA Blackhead Power LiquidBetaine Salicylate (BHA-equivalent) liquid that clears blackheads and refines pores. K-beauty bestseller for oily skin.
MEDIHEAL
Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling PadA gentle enzyme exfoliating pad with 99% papain and micro-embossed sheets that smooths rough texture and clears dull, congested skin.
Choose BHA Blackhead Power Liquid if
- Your main concern is Acne.
- You have Acne skin.
- You want BHA in the formula.
- Reliable for blackheads over time
Choose Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad if
- Your main concern is Uneven Texture or Dullness.
- You have Normal or Sensitive skin.
- You want Papain, Centella Asiatica, Panthenol in the formula.
- You prefer the lower price (from €19.90 vs from €20.00).
At a glance
- Oily
- Combination
- Acne
- Combination
- Oily
- Normal
- Sensitive
- Blackheads
- Enlarged Pores
- Acne
- Uneven Texture
- Dullness
- Blackheads
- Enlarged Pores
- BHA
- Niacinamide
- Papain
- Centella Asiatica
- Niacinamide
- Panthenol
- Reliable for blackheads over time
- Daily-friendly for oily skin
- No sting
- Smooths rough, bumpy texture
- 99% papain enzyme is gentle on sensitive skin
- Dual-textured micro-embossed pads
- Generous 100-count tub for the price
- Slow results, needs consistency
- Photosensitizing
- Enzyme exfoliation is milder than AHA/BHA
- Plastic tub packaging
- Can feel tacky if too many pads are used
Ingredient interactions
No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. Both share Niacinamide, which means you get overlapping benefits if you use them at different times of day.
What reviewers say
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid - Soko Glam
"3.38 fl.oz/100ml Ingredients Ingredients We Love Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Betaine Salicylate Full List of Ingredients Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Panthenol, Sodium Hyalurona…"
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid - Soko Glam
"Experience a refreshed and clearer complexion with this gentle yet powerful formula that maintains your skin's moisture balance."
Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad
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FAQ
What is the main difference between COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad?
Both are exfoliants. COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid focuses on Blackheads and Enlarged Pores, while MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad targets Uneven Texture and Dullness. Ingredient wise, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid leads with BHA and Niacinamide; MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad uses Papain and Centella Asiatica.
Can I use COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad together?
They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.
Do COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid and MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad share ingredients?
Both feature Niacinamide. The rest of the formulas differ, which is where the choice usually comes down to.
Which one is cheaper, COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid or MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad?
MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €20.00 vs from €19.90).