COSRX AHA BHA VITAMIN C Daily Cream 1.69 fl. oz 50ml

Description

✅ What it is & its main purpose

• This is a daily moisturizer formulated by COSRX designed to brighten, smooth & refine skin texture.
• It contains a combination of exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA), Vitamin C derivatives, and other skin-care actives to help with dullness, uneven tone, rough texture and early signs of ageing.
• The size: 50 ml / 1.69 fl oz. (As described on the Amazon listing).

🧪 Key ingredients & what they do

Here are some of the highlighted actives:

• Kiwi fruit extract + Dragon fruit extract (each ~28.5 %) – used to boost radiance and vitality of dull skin.
• Niacinamide ~ 2% – known for helping with skin tone, sebum/oil regulation and clarity.
• AHA (e.g., glycolic acid) & BHA (e.g., betaine salicylate) – gentle chemical exfoliants to help remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, smooth skin.
• Vitamin C derivative (e.g., ascorbyl glucoside) – to help brighten skin and reduce appearance of dark spots.
• Other nice-to-have supporting ingredients: panthenol, sodium hyaluronate (for hydration), macadamia seed oil (for nourishment) among others.

🌟 Main benefits

According to different retailer descriptions, this cream offers:

• Brightening: helps fade dark spots and improve radiance via Vitamin C, niacinamide and fruit extracts.
• Texture smoothing / gentle exfoliation: with AHA/BHA components to refine rough or uneven skin.
• Lightweight, non-greasy hydration: suitable for daily use, and suitable for many skin types including more sensitive ones (while caution still applies with acids).
• Improves tone & clarity: good for dullness, rough patches, uneven tone.

🧴 How to use

• Apply after cleansing (and toner/essence if you use them).
• Take an appropriate amount and apply evenly to face (and neck if you like).
• Use it morning and night (though if using in the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen, since exfoliants + vitamins can increase sun sensitivity)
• Patch testing is recommended prior to full use, especially if you have sensitive skin.

⚠️ Things to keep in mind / cautions

• Because it contains exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA) and brightening agents (Vit C), skin may be more sensitive to sun — using a sunscreen is essential when using this cream.
• If you are using other strong exfoliants/retinols, you may want to be careful about layering too many active treatments to avoid irritation.
• For very dry skin types, some users have mentioned that the hidratation is lighter and they might need a richer cream at night.
• As always: ensure authenticity of product when purchasing (especially in your region) and check packaging/expiry.

📋 Full ingredients list (as provided)

Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Arginine, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Menthyl Lactate, Mentha Haplocalix Extract, Tocopherol, Lactobionic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Betaine Salicylate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Water.

📍 Is it a good fit for you?

Best for:

• Skin that’s looking dull or uneven in tone.
• Skin that could benefit from a gentle exfoliating brightening moisturizer vs. heavy cream.
• Users who use sunscreen and are willing to include active-based skincare.
• Combo / oily / normal skin types especially, though some dry types may need to layer with something richer.

Maybe less ideal if:

• You have very dry / dehydrated skin and need heavy nourishment at night — this might be too lightweight as a sole night cream.
• You’re extremely sensitive to exfoliants or acids; you’ll need to patch test and maybe introduce gradually.
• You prefer fragrance-free or minimal actives (this formula has multiple active ingredients).