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primera primera BHA Bubble Peeling Cleanser
Ingredient analysis and how the ad lines read
Read on 2026-09-21
What is this product?
A rinse-off BHA cleansing foam with salicylic acid at a stated 2%, registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for acne-prone skin, formulated mildly acidic at pH 5.0 with amino acid based surfactants. A good fit for oily or blemish-prone skin wanting gentle daily exfoliation, though fragrance and a drying alcohol are present.
What makes it different?
The stated 2% salicylic acid sits fourth in the ingredient list, which is unusually high placement for a rinse-off cleanser, and the product carries the Korean functional cosmetic registration for acne-prone skin relief. The base is soap-free and mildly acidic with a printed pH of 5.0, using Coco-Glucoside and Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate as the primary surfactants. Houttuynia Cordata Extract and a mint-family botanical extract appear in the later half of the list as supporting botanicals. Fragrance and ethanol are both in the formula, which very sensitive or rosacea-prone users may want to weigh.
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Each name links to what we know about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary, except 1 with no dictionary entry, left in Korean.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Coco-Glucoside
- Salicylic Acid
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Sodium Chloride
- Fragrance
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Alcohol
- Disodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Arginine
- Aspartic Acid
- Glutamic Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Tocopherol
- Propanediol
- 콘민트잎추출물
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Vinegar
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
We could not place these in the list above: Glyceryl Caprylate
Did the ad claims hold up?
We checked 6 lines this product advertises against the ingredient list and public documents. One of them looks likely, though none are proven outright.
Claims translated from Korean, originals preserved.
likely, not proven1
- Instead of alkaline soap, a mildly acidic formula using amino acid surfactants and BHA gently dissolves only the necessary dead skin and sebum, leaving skin moisturized after cleansing.
Korean original
알칼리성 솝 대신 아미노산 계면활성제와 BHA를 사용한 약산성 포뮬러가 필요한 각질과 피지만 부드럽게 녹여내어 피부를 촉촉하게 세정합니다.
partly backed3
- Salicylic Acid 2% and AHA·BHA dissolve dead skin cells to help with daily peeling and prevention of clogged pores. As a functional ingredient for soothing acne-prone skin (BHA), it helps calm trouble and remove excess sebum and impurities. The mildly acidic soap-free formula with pH 5.0 and amino acid surfactants reduces skin friction for a gentle and moist cleanse. Houttuynia cordata and mint ingredients help care for sebum inside pores.
Korean original
살리실릭애씨드 2%와 AHA·BHA가 묵은 각질을 녹여 데일리 필링과 모공 막힘 예방에 도움을 줍니다. 여드름성 피부 완화 기능 성분(BHA)으로 트러블 진정과 과다 피지·노폐물 제거를 돕습니다. pH 5.0의 약산성 솝 프리 포뮬러와 아미노산 계면활성제가 피부 마찰을 줄여 부드럽고 촉촉하게 세정합니다. 어성초와 민트 성분이 모공 속 피지 케어에 도움을 줍니다.
- AHA and BHA dissolve and remove dead skin without physical friction to reduce irritation, and each cleansing gradually removes dead skin cells, sebum, and impurities to prevent clogged pores, making it suitable for acne and trouble-prone skin.
Korean original
AHA와 BHA는 물리적 마찰 없이 각질을 녹여 제거해 자극을 줄이며, 세안 시마다 조금씩 각질·피지·노폐물을 제거해 모공 막힘을 예방하고 여드름·트러블 피부에도 적합합니다.
- Primera BHA Bubble Peeling Cleanser 200ml: the mildly acidic soap-free bubble reduces skin friction, gently dissolves dead skin and sebum, and cleanses to a smooth texture. Salicylic acid and houttuynia cordata help comfortable cleansing even for sensitive trouble-prone skin.
Korean original
프리메라 바하 버블 필링 클렌저 200ml은 약산성 솝프리 버블이 피부 마찰을 줄이며 묵은 각질과 피지를 순하게 녹여 매끈한 결로 세정해 줍니다. 살리실릭애씨드와 어성초가 민감한 트러블성 피부에도 편안한 클렌징을 돕습니다.
overstated ad line1
- The rich cloud-like bubbles that emerge immediately upon pumping reduce irritation while effectively washing away impurities and sebum in three steps (bubble cleansing → dead skin removal → pore sebum care).
Korean original
펌핑 즉시 나오는 풍성한 구름 버블이 자극은 줄이면서도 3단계(버블 클렌징→각질 제거→모공 피지 케어)로 노폐물과 피지를 효과적으로 씻어냅니다.
no evidence1
- The watery liquid transforms into cloud-like rich bubbles through a special pump, reducing friction for a gentle massage, and after washing, you can feel a smooth, moist finish and reduced tightness.
Korean original
물 같은 액상이 특수 펌프로 구름 같은 풍성한 버블로 변해 마찰을 줄여 부드럽게 마사지되며, 세안 후 매끈하고 촉촉한 마무리감과 당김 완화감을 느낄 수 있습니다.
Each line is quoted as the brand published it, and each one was read on its own against the ingredient list and the documents the brand publishes.