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Comparison

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid vs MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad

Side by side: ingredients, price, skin type fit, pros and cons. Pick the one that matches your routine.

COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

COSRX

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Betaine Salicylate (BHA-equivalent) liquid that clears blackheads and refines pores. K-beauty bestseller for oily skin.

MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad

MEDIHEAL

Phyto-Enzyme Clear Peeling Pad

A gentle enzyme exfoliating pad with 99% papain and micro-embossed sheets that smooths rough texture and clears dull, congested skin.

At a glance

Category
Exfoliant
Exfoliant
Price
from €20
from €20
Skin types
  • Oily
  • Combination
  • Acne
  • Combination
  • Oily
  • Normal
  • Sensitive
Targets
  • Blackheads
  • Enlarged Pores
  • Acne
  • Uneven Texture
  • Dullness
  • Blackheads
  • Enlarged Pores
Key ingredients
  • BHA
  • Niacinamide
  • Papain
  • Centella Asiatica
  • Niacinamide
  • Panthenol
Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • Slow results, needs consistency
  • Photosensitizing
  • Enzyme exfoliation is milder than AHA/BHA
  • Plastic tub packaging
  • Can feel tacky if too many pads are used
How to use
After toner, pat onto oily areas. Once daily, build to twice. SPF in the AM.
After cleansing, swipe the embossed side of one pad across face to gently exfoliate, then flip to the smooth side to press in remaining essence. Use 2 to 3 times per week, AM or PM, then follow with serum and moisturizer.

Which one to pick

Both are exfoliants, so they compete for the same slot in your routine. Match the key ingredients and skin type fit above to your concern.

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