Butylene Glycol

★ 8.9

A beautifully formulated, totally non-tacky hyaluronic acid serum. By utilizing 5 different molecular weights of HA alongside Panthenol and Ceramide NP, it plumps the skin deeply rather than just sitting tightly on the surface. It gets its iconic pastel blue color entirely naturally from Malachite Extract.

★ 9.6

An absolute legendary holy-grail staple across Malaysia that defined the entire global glass-skin trend. COSRX manages to achieve unrivaled cellular repair performance by using a beautifully minimalist 11-ingredient INCI string, dropping plain water entirely to build the formula over a massive **96.3% raw Snail Secretion Filtrate** baseline. Free from added synthetic perfumes, silicones, and drying alcohols, it loads heavy amounts of native mucopolysaccharides, glycolic fractions, and copper peptides past your epidermal reliefs. The physical texture is a highly unique, stringy, gooey clear gel-liquid that stretches beautifully out of the pump, gliding across cells with a rich slippery cushion before absorbing flat within 30 seconds into an incredibly plump, touch-soft mochi skin glow.

★ 8.5

A thick, deeply occlusive cream featuring specialized encapsulated ceramides. It forms a highly protective, semi-matte seal over the skin, making it exceptional for eczema, flaking, and severe winter dryness. However, its heavy texture and stearic acid content may trigger breakouts in oily skin.

★ 9.1

The global gold standard of BHA exfoliants. It utilizes Methylpropanediol as a brilliant penetration enhancer, allowing the 2% Salicylic Acid to dive deep into the pore lining to dissolve oxidized sebum. It is incredibly effective but can leave a slightly tacky finish on the skin.

A highly effective local Malaysian formulation designed to tackle stubborn hyperpigmentation and active breakouts simultaneously. Skinmade avoids pure azelaic acid which can be gritty and irritating, opting instead for Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate. This advanced water-soluble derivative combines the brightening power of azelaic acid with the hydrating properties of glycine. Paired with 2% Salicylic Acid and a supporting dose of Niacinamide, it actively exfoliates inside the pore while shutting down melanin transfer and reduces surface oil pools safely. The physical texture is a completely transparent, lightweight fluid that absorbs flat into the skin within 15 seconds, leaving zero sticky residue.