COSRX

COSRX AHA7 Whitehead Power Liquid 100ml

9 ingredients decoded 6 similar formulasNo reviews yet

Beautydew reviewRead the brief ↓

4 evidence-backed actives · AHA exfoliant, Vitamin B3, Pro-vitamin B5, Hyaluronic Acid (salt form)
Free from · fragrance, sulfate surfactants, drying alcohols, parabens and silicones by the decoded label
Contains Glycolic Acid, which can increase sun sensitivity. Use sunscreen during the day. · From the decoded label.

Size

COSRX AHA7 Whitehead Power Liquid 100ml
CosRx, AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid, 3.38 fl oz (100 ml)

Where to buy

AmazonSearch hand-off

Find itSearch results. Availability varies.

Every seller →

Status

A serum by COSRX. The label lists 9 ingredients, led by AHA exfoliant, Vitamin B3 and Pro-vitamin B5. View details

← Overview

Ingredient breakdown

The full record for every linked ingredient — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and the provenance of each figure.

Label captured · 9 of 10 parsed · 9 of 9 explained

The full record for each of the 9 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

← Simple view

Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol — U.S. EPA HERO · peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Dipropylene Glycol and related glycols — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
1,3-Butanediol — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Glycolic AcidAHA exfoliant
INCI name
Glycolic Acid
As printed on the label
Glycolic Acid
Korean name
글라이콜릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Glycolic acid - PubChem Compound Summary (CID 757) · reference
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Cosmetic Ingredients (FDA) · regulatory
Glycolic Acid Treatment Increases Type I Collagen mRNA and Hyaluronic Acid Content of Human Skin (Bernstein et al., Dermatologic Surgery) · clinical study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings · clinical review
Draelos ZD, Matsubara A, Smiles K. The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2006;8(2):96-101 (PubMed) · clinical trial
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Hydroxide
INCI name
Sodium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Sodium Hydroxide
Korean name
소듐하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics · safety assessment
COSMILE Europe: Sodium Hydroxide—buffering function and EU regulatory status · cosmetic ingredient database
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products · regulation
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Synergistic/antagonistic antimicrobial effects of cosmetic ingredients in combination with 1,2-hexanediol · in vitro study
In vitro study to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of various multifunctional cosmetic ingredients and chlorphenesin on bacterial species at risk in the cosmetic industry · in vitro study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Panthenol - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Dexpanthenol in Wound Healing after Medical and Cosmetic Interventions (Postprocedure Wound Healing) - PMC · peer-reviewed review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid (salt form)
INCI name
Sodium Hyaluronate
As printed on the label
Sodium Hyaluronate
Korean name
소듐하이알루로네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Sodium Hyaluronate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Applications: The Various Forms and Biological Effects of a Hero Molecule in the Cosmetics Industry (PMC) · clinical review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Xanthan Gum
INCI name
Xanthan Gum
As printed on the label
Xanthan Gum
Korean name
잔탄검
Recorded CosIng functions
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · expert safety assessment
Introduction to Cosmetic Emulsions and Emulsification — International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists · scientific monograph
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Ethyl Hexanediol
INCI name
Ethyl Hexanediol
As printed on the label
Ethyl Hexanediol
Korean name
에칠헥산디올, 에틸헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Ethyl Hexanediol — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →

Where this label came from. 9 of 10 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok. Recovered from COSRX Official (cosrx.com) — "AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid" (100ml/3.38 fl.oz) at high confidence on 2026-07-06.

Safety & cautions

No ingredient-specific caution surfaced in the sources we checked. That is not proof this formula will suit you; patch test and introduce one product at a time.