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COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream.

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About this product

A targeted spot cream from COSRX's AC Collection formulated with centella asiatica, madecassic acid, tea tree oil and zinc oxide to treat acne-prone skin.

Full ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerine, Zinc Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Polysorbate 60, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calamine, Dimethicone, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ethyl Hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid

Guru Score

80%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

2Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Tea tree oil and zinc oxide for acne-prone skin
Gentle enough for sensitive types
Best Korean spot treatment in its class

What they flagged

Lacks salicylic acid for deeper exfoliation
Better suited to oily skin than dry

What the gurus are saying

Tea tree oil and zinc oxide make this spot cream stand out for calming active breakouts, especially for those with oily skin. One reviewer calls it the best Korean spot treatment around, though another notes it skips stronger actives like salicylic acid, so gentler, more resilient skin gets the most from it. Those with sensitive or reactive skin may want to patch-test first given the tea tree strength.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take October 2023

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

MoisturizersCream

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"This right here is the AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream, and out of Korean spot treatments, which there aren't many, this is definitely the best one. Is it my favorite spot treatment of all time? No, I wouldn't say so, but it is definitely one of the most gentle spot treatments of all time."

All 2 takes from Cassandra Bankson

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"But I do find that if you have you know pimples and you're looking for something gentle, this is really good. This one I think lends itself better to oily skinned people like me. If your skin is a little bit more resilient and a little bit less irritable, this is a good one. The more anti-acne ingredients in here are tea tree and zinc oxide, but I do wish it had something like a salicylic acid. If you're looking for a basic spot treatment, this is a really good one you can definitely go for it."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Yay

"This is the ultimate spot cream from the acne hero kit and it's my clear favorite out of that set. I absolutely love this, I want to buy the full size of it, though I don't think I'll buy full sizes of anything else in the kit. It has centella asiatica, madecassic acid and tea tree oil in a base of zinc oxide. Tea tree oil is a potent antibacterial and antimicrobial ingredient that works really well for me, and zinc oxide is anti-inflammatory and great for acne prone skin."

All 2 takes from AliceintheRabbitHole

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"I haven't yet repurchased the full size of this. I'm hoping and crossing my fingers that we get some really good Black Friday deals, and I would love to catch that for a good deal."

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What the evidence says.

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Frequently asked.

What is COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream?

A targeted spot cream from COSRX's AC Collection formulated with centella asiatica, madecassic acid, tea tree oil and zinc oxide to treat acne-prone skin.

Is COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 80%.

What is COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream's Guru Score?

COSRX AC Collection Ultimate Spot Cream holds a Guru Score of 80%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.