How often should I use this cream?

Begin two to three times per week according to your skin's condition. After testing, you may use it every evening if no irritation occurs.

Can I use it during the day?

Yes, though nighttime use is preferred. Apply sunscreen with the cream whenever you use it during the day.

Where does it go in my skincare routine?

Use it at the cream step. Within the COSRX Refresh line, the stated order is toner, booster serum, then cream.

What does the texture and finish feel like?

It has a fluid lotion-cream texture that feels lightweight, absorbs easily and leaves a fresh, light finish.

Which skin concerns is this cream designed to address?

It is designed for dullness, dead skin buildup, rough-looking texture, visible dark spots and the appearance of pores.

Which skin types is it for?

It is for dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin. If your skin is sensitive, patch test it on your wrist before use.

What are its featured ingredients?

Kiwi and dragon fruit extracts lead the ingredient list and are each published at 28.5%. The formula also contains 2% niacinamide, alpha-arbutin, ascorbyl glucoside, glycolic acid, betaine salicylate and lactobionic acid.

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COSRX

Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream

What it is: A leave-on facial cream with AHA, BHA, PHA and brightening ingredients to care for dullness, dead skin buildup and rough-looking texture.

Smoother-looking texture
Brighter-looking clarity
Fresh, light lotion-cream
Pore-conscious care

Net weight: 50 ml

Smoother-looking texture

Brighter-looking clarity

Fresh, light lotion-cream

Pore-conscious care

Main active: No primary active
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Meet the softer side of exfoliating care. This lotion-cream brings mild exfoliating care for dead skin buildup, helping rough, dull-looking skin appear clearer and smoother without a heavy finish.

Kiwi and dragon fruit extracts lead the ingredient list, each at 28.5%. Alongside glycolic acid, betaine salicylate and lactobionic acid, the formula supports care for excess sebum, dead skin and uneven-looking texture.

For visible tone, niacinamide, alpha-arbutin and ascorbyl glucoside work together to support a clearer, more lively-looking complexion. The cream is also designed for the appearance of dark spots, giving you a few thoughtful ways to care for skin that looks less even or radiant.

Its fluid lotion-cream texture spreads easily and settles into a fresh, light finish that absorbs easily. For dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin, it offers exfoliating and brightening care in the comfort of a light cream.

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1% Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Toner$15.99 USD

100 VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

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1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

Exfoliating, brightening and pore-conscious care come together in a light cream made for smoother, clearer-looking skin.

Smoother-looking texture
Brighter-looking clarity
Pore-conscious care

Key Ingredients

Niacinamide

Helps visibly brighten uneven tone and support the skin barrier.

Gold kiwi slices, white-fleshed dragon fruit wedges, and two small glass dishes of pale gold and blush liquid arranged on a warm ivory studio surface.

Gold Kiwi and Dragon Fruit Extracts

A fruit-extract duo that helps care for excess sebum and dead skin for a smoother, refreshed and revitalized appearance.

A translucent ivory ribbon-like sculpture with clear droplets rests on a warm peach surface, casting a soft directional shadow.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is an AHA that exfoliates surface buildup to help rough, dull-looking skin appear smoother and brighter.

A translucent ivory abstract folded form with clear droplets rests on a softly lit peach surface, casting a gentle shadow.

Betaine Salicylate

A gentle BHA exfoliant that helps lift away dead skin and pore-clogging sebum for a smoother, more refined-looking texture.

Translucent ivory sculptural folds with glossy highlights and small clear droplets on a warm cream studio surface.

Alpha-Arbutin

A defined hydroquinone glucoside with emerging formula-specific evidence for more even-looking tone—not the same ingredient as Arbutin or hydroquinone.

Seven dry amber, apricot, lavender and celadon relief rays spread diagonally across one warm-ivory matte plaster surface beside a tiny coral point.

Vitamin C

An antioxidant ingredient family that can help brighten uneven-looking tone and soften visible dullness.

Panthenol

Pro-vitamin B5 that helps skin hold moisture and feel softer and more comfortable.

Three oversized translucent, softly faceted glass crystals arranged on a pale lavender stage above a blush background with a small coral accent.

Allantoin

Helps soothe and soften dry, rough-feeling skin.

Benefits graphic listing dullness, rough skin, and dark spots alongside soothing, clearing, and revitalizing.

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Uneven Texture
Dead skin buildup can leave your skin looking rough or less smooth.
2
Dullness
A dull complexion can look less clear, lively and radiant.
3

How To Use

1Use at the cream step of your routine, preferably at night.
2Apply an appropriate amount evenly over your face, avoiding the eye area.
3Pat lightly until absorbed and leave the cream on.
4Begin with two to three uses per week according to your skin's condition. After testing, you may move to every evening if no irritation occurs.
5If you use the cream during the day, apply sunscreen with it.

Frequently asked questions

How should I apply it, and do I leave it on?

At the cream step, apply an appropriate amount evenly while avoiding the eye area. Pat lightly until absorbed and leave it on.

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COSRX Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream | Sleepy Hello

COSRX

Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Cream

What it is: A leave-on facial cream with AHA, BHA, PHA and brightening ingredients to care for dullness, dead skin buildup and rough-looking texture.

Smoother-looking texture
Brighter-looking clarity
Fresh, light lotion-cream
Pore-conscious care

Net weight: 50 ml

Smoother-looking texture

Brighter-looking clarity

Fresh, light lotion-cream

Pore-conscious care

Main active: No primary active
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

1+1 Toning C Vita Shot Ampoule$28.99 USD

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

100 RETI-A Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

2-Step Greenery Calming Ampule Mask$15.99 USD

1% Oligo Hyaluronic Acid Toner$15.99 USD

100 VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream$22.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

Exfoliating, brightening and pore-conscious care come together in a light cream made for smoother, clearer-looking skin.

Smoother-looking texture
Brighter-looking clarity
Pore-conscious care