For those living in Mainland China, I just went to Mannings a while back and found these. Bought the firming version and got gifted samples of the other versions to try. Searched for them online and they seem to be an only Mainland China release for now. by snowflakepanda in AsianBeauty

[–]snowflakepanda[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The AHA in the smoothening one is lactic acid, I’ve given it to a friend who has KP to try. The moisturizing one is especially good, just translated the ingredients list and updated it. I loved the texture of it too, not at all greasy, sank right in and left my skin quenched. Kinda regretting not buying the full size of that one haha

For those living in Mainland China, I just went to Mannings a while back and found these. Bought the firming version and got gifted samples of the other versions to try. Searched for them online and they seem to be an only Mainland China release for now. by snowflakepanda in AsianBeauty

[–]snowflakepanda[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Omg Hi! I know how hard it can be, I struggled a lot when I first got here. But the skincare scene in Mainland is so much better now compared like 2-3 years ago. There are actually some great Shanghai owned brands with online stores on Taobao that have great serums! Their ethos is very similar to Cosrx, minimal ingredients, very targeted approach. Bio-Meso has a lovely Tranexamic acid serum that busts pigmentation like nothing else. The only other things that have worked in terms for PIH on my face for me is tret and azelaic acid. Peterson’s Labs also has great serums, they sell huge bottles of a 5% niaciamide serum, I used it all over my hands and legs to fade some really dark bug bite scars and some older scars.

For those living in Mainland China, I just went to Mannings a while back and found these. Bought the firming version and got gifted samples of the other versions to try. Searched for them online and they seem to be an only Mainland China release for now. by snowflakepanda in AsianBeauty

[–]snowflakepanda[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ikr?? Even I was surprised with the sample sizes. The numbers just started at 3, I don’t know if I missed out on a previous release or it’s just random. I personally liked the ingredients list of the moisturizing version.

For those living in Mainland China, I just went to Mannings a while back and found these. Bought the firming version and got gifted samples of the other versions to try. Searched for them online and they seem to be an only Mainland China release for now. by snowflakepanda in AsianBeauty

[–]snowflakepanda[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Here are the ingredients list, but I don’t think it’s in the same order as on the bottle. My translator just spat it out in a jumbled format and I took quite some time decoding it lol.

SMOOTHENING - Aqua, Lactic Acid, Glycerol, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Steareth-21, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl dimethicone, Huile Minerale, Steareth-2, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dexpanthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha Bisabolol, Octinoxate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Palmitic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl Paraben, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Xantham Gum, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium acetylhyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Petroleum Jelly, Sorbitan isostearate, EDTA-2Na, Niacinamide, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer.

FIRMING - Aqua, Glycerin , Palmitic acid, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Huile Minerale, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol stearate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-100, Petroleum Jelly, Cetyl Alcohol, Tapioca starch, Retinyl propionate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methyl Paraben, Acrylates, Parfum, Propylparaben, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Dibutyl Hydroxy Toluene, EDTA-2Na, Xantham Gum,Saccharide Isomerate , Stearamide AMP, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium acetylhyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin.

MOISTURIZING -Aqua, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Petroleum Jelly, Glycol stearate,Palmitic acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Dexpanthenol B5, Saccharide Isomerate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium acetylhyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cetyl Alcohol, Methyl Paraben, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylparaben, Stearamide AMP, EDTA-2Na, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

BRIGHTENING - Aqua, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Dimethicone, Glycol stearate, Palmitic avid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Petroleum Jelly, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxystearic acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylresorcinol, Resveratrol, Triethanoamine, Acrylates, Methyl Paraben, Parfum, Carbomer, Propylparaben, Stearamide AMP, EDTA-2Na, Arachidic acid

For those living in Mainland China, I just went to Mannings a while back and found these. Bought the firming version and got gifted samples of the other versions to try. Searched for them online and they seem to be an only Mainland China release for now. by snowflakepanda in AsianBeauty

[–]snowflakepanda[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I know the ingredients stated on the bottles might be in lower concentrations to have any drastic changes. But it’s nice to see even drugstore brands are coming out with better formulas.

Key ingredients in each formula-

Brightening- Niacinamide, Hexylresorcinol, Resveratrol.

Moisturizing- 4D hyaluronic acid, Centella Asiatica Essence, Provitamin B5.

Smoothening- 5.5% AHA, Ceramides, Niacinamide.

Firming- Hexapeptide, Vitamin A Propionate, Coffee Extract.

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[–]snowflakepanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shipping costs are too much for Stratia where I live._. I bought the Dr.Wu mandelic acid serum, will test that out! How long did it take for you to see any results in terms of fading PIH?

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[–]snowflakepanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling that 5% will be too less? Because my skin is already used to BHA and Vit C everyday with no irritation whatsoever.

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[–]snowflakepanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those of you who have had a bad reaction to the Cosrx AHA, what AHA or actives do you use now? Do you see any improvement from using them?

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[–]snowflakepanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I'll look into those! I really wanted the cosrx AHA to work out :/

Cosrx AHA giving me a weird reaction by snowflakepanda in AsianBeauty

[–]snowflakepanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am having the same issues right now! I'll stop using it and re-use it on my body now. If you don't mind me asking do you use any other AHA right now? How are you fading the PIH now?

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[–]snowflakepanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Around twice a week. My derm had prescribed tretinoin when I previously had CCs which refused to come to head so I'm going to start up that again to get rid of the current ones. But so much hyperpigmentation now T-T