6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Soothing
Anti-Aging
COSRX
AC Collection Acne Patch
face body patch
COSRX
AC Collection Acne Patch
face body patch
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
69%
Combination (dry)
69%
Balanced
99%
Combination (oily)
71%
Oily
71%
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7
Ingredients
2
Benefits
0
Actives
The COSRX AC Collection Acne Patch is a highly adhesive oval hydrocolloid patch that helps to treat and reduce the appearance of acne. The border of each patch is tapered to ensure that it will strongly and easily adhere to any curved areas of the face, such as the jawline, hairline, and even the body. Each patch is also designed to calm and soothe with centella asiatica.
Key Insights
Benefits
2
Anti-Aging
Soothing
Risks
2
Microplastic
Sulfate
Full Ingredients
7 total
About AC Collection Acne Patch
Overview
AC Collection Acne Patch is a cushioning patch from COSRX, a brand based in Korea. The ingredient list runs to 7 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. There is very little humectant content, so this is not the step in a routine that adds water to skin.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on hydration, barrier support, antioxidant protection and oil control. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes on affected areas only, after serums. Keep it to the spot itself — treating clear skin buys irritation, not results.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Things to know
- Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
None
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Low
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Microplastics
Polybutene, Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Spot treat
- Moisturise
This product is the "Spot treat" step.
- Keep it to the spot itself — treating clear skin buys irritation, not results.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Microplastic, Sulfate
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 7 ingredients on the label.
4
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
3
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
1
Soothing
Calms visible redness and irritation
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Sulfated Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate is the product of the sulfation of Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate.
Sulfate
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive, Texture agent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive, Texture agent
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Colophonium (EU),Colophony,Gum Rosin,Rosin Gum,WW Wood Rosin
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Texture agent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Polybutene is the polymer formed by the polymerization of a mixture of iso- and normal butenes.
Microplastic
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hydrogenated Mineral Oil is the end product of the controlled hydrogenation of Mineral Oil.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Soothing
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
- Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
- Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
- Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Occlusive
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-2 is a complex, highly-crosslinked polymer prepared by reacting the polymeric reaction product of guanazole, melamine, glyoxal, glyoxylic acid, and 2,2-dimethoxyacetaldehyde with trimethyolpropane/xylylene diisocyanate crosspolymer and Cellulose Gum.
Microplastic
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in AC Collection Acne Patch?
SULFATED SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, POLYISOBUTENE, ROSIN, POLYBUTENE, HYDROGENATED MINERAL OIL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, POLYURETHANE CROSSPOLYMER-2.
How do I use AC Collection Acne Patch?
Cleanse the area around the troubled spot. Use after an exfoliator or before the toner step. Select a bigger size patch than the spot. Attach the patch to dry skin.
What skin types is AC Collection Acne Patch good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is AC Collection Acne Patch good for sensitive skin?
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
Is AC Collection Acne Patch fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use AC Collection Acne Patch while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is AC Collection Acne Patch fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does AC Collection Acne Patch contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is AC Collection Acne Patch silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does AC Collection Acne Patch contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is AC Collection Acne Patch paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with AC Collection Acne Patch?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply AC Collection Acne Patch?
Use it in the evening, on affected areas only, after serums.
How many ingredients does AC Collection Acne Patch have?
It lists 7 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes AC Collection Acne Patch?
COSRX, a brand based in Korea.