On Thursday, October 19th Korean skin care brand COSRX hosted their first U.S.-based consumer event, The RX Labs at Serra on Vine in Hollywood. Known for going viral on TikTok with their Snail Mucin Power Essence, COSRX pulled out all the stops to create a star-studded, one-of-a-kind immersive beauty experience. The event brought together guests like TV personality & talk show host Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, actress and model Karrueche Tran, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Crystal Kung Minkoff, dancer Sharna Burgess, and dancer/model Cheryl Burke for a panel and party to learn about the brands RX Line, to discuss their own skin care journey, and speak with dermatologists to understand their current skin behavior. Guests enjoyed specialty lab-themed cocktails while playing Jenga and Bag Toss and also got the opportunity to speak with the brand themselves for a custom skin care routine which they got to leave home with.
- Panelists
- Faith Xue – Executive Beauty Director at the Bustle Group (Moderator)
- Adrienne Bailon-Houghton – TV Personality and Celebrity Panelist
- Dr. Scott Walter – Dermatologist
- Dr. Andrew Park – Dermatologist
- Sarah Ford – Esthetician
The panel of esteemed experts was incredibly informative, discussing everything from skin textures and types to the proper order to apply products and the importance of using Vitamin C and Retinol.
What is COSRX?
Founded in 2013, and derived from the words “cosmetics” and “RX” (meaning prescription), COSRX is a Korean skin care brand that specializes in solution-based skin care. Their products focus on Vitamin C, retinol, niacinamide, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and other golden standards of skin care resulting in a line that satisfies everyone’s skin care needs. Determined to disprove the preconceptions that good skin care should be expensive, and high concentrations are prone to irritation and are not appropriate for sensitive skin, they created The RX, a hypoallergenic collection, formulated with the highest possible concentration of active ingredients, all at an affordable price point.
The RX Line
- The Niacinamide 15 ($25) – For acne & sebum control. Highly concentrated serum that combines the maximum concentration of niacinamide with optimal ratios of synergistic ingredients for total acne control, from prevention, calming, and restoration.
- The Vitamin C 23 ($25) – For brightness and dark spots. Antioxidant brightening booster with high performance for preventing early signs of aging.
- The Hyaluronic Acid 3 ($25) – For hydration. Highly concentrated 3% hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates, plumps, soothes, and supports the skin’s moisture barrier.
- The Retinol 0.1 Cream ($27) – For anti-aging and acne targeting (sensitive skin). An irritation-reduced solution created with the optimal ratio of key ingredients for first-time retinol users just starting to notice the appearance of fine lines caused by dry skin. The perfect choice to prevent and correct early signs of aging before they set in.
- The Retinol 0.5 Oil ($27) – For diminishing the appearance of pores, texture, and anti-aging (regular skin). No purified water or retinol derivatives. Formulated using 0.5% stabilized, pure retinol for powerful anti-aging care. Best for skin accustomed to retinol but still experiencing progressive signs of aging such as loss of elasticity and dryness. For intermediate-level retinol users looking for a highly concentrated, youth booster.
- The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum ($25) – Not your run of the mill peptide. Created with 6 peptides and synergistic ingredients to boost firmness, and overall skin condition such as pore & sebum, fine lines, skin texture, skin tone and soothing.
- The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel – The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 PEEL dramatically smooths skin texture and congested pores with a powerful multi-acid blend. This pro-formula gently exfoliates and minimizes pores and reveals the look of a more even, radiant complexion.
- Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water ($19) – A one-step cleansing solution that gently lifts makeup, SPF and impurities without irritation. Formulated with niacinamide to clear clogged pores and control oil production. pH balanced to ensure the skin is not stripped from its hydration.
