Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide versus Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum .
Last updated on October 22, 2023. Published on October 30, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
Propolis Extract • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Water • Niacinamide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Betaine Salicylate • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Tromethamine • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dextrin • Pentylene Glycol • Octanediol • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideBeauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 7.
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBeauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 24.
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 30.
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
Usage
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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
Reviews
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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients
Glow yes acne no
Well it's my first time trying niacinamide and I don't like it (new red spots appeared) , or maybe I am allergic to propolis idkn tbh, but it does give glow
Glow yes acne no
Well it's my first time trying niacinamide and I don't like it (new red spots appeared) , or maybe I am allergic to propolis idkn tbh, but it does give glow
I also got acne from this
Like others have said, I also got acne from using this (never seen such reviews on other websites). It's VERY hydrating and it repairs your skin barrier, but it caused a lot of acne on my forehead. I stopped...
I also got acne from this
Like others have said, I also got acne from using this (never seen such reviews on other websites). It's VERY hydrating and it repairs your skin barrier, but it caused a lot of acne on my forehead. I stopped using it on my forehead after about 3 weeks and the acne went away. I used other niacinamide products without an issue before but I tried propolis for the first time. I'm not sure if that's the cause of acne. Before using this, though, my cheeks were very dry due to the cold dry weather and previous retinol attempts. I can say that it seems to have helped with that. So, I kept using it below my forehead, but I wouldn't purchase it again.
not for me
i like the consistency but that’s about it. really tried to like this product as i went through two bottles of it. everytime i used this product it would leave a shiny film on my skin that would pill under makeup and/or...
not for me
i like the consistency but that’s about it. really tried to like this product as i went through two bottles of it. everytime i used this product it would leave a shiny film on my skin that would pill under makeup and/or moisturizer no matter what i did. i suspect it also caused closed comedones from product buildup. after i ceased use the pilling and cc’s went away. didn’t improve my skin in any way.
Mary & May Niacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum 8 ingredients
really calmed my skin and inflammations!
really calmed my skin and inflammations!
Not sure how effective Chaenomeles Sinensis is or this formula is. Seems to have a light scent
Not sure how effective Chaenomeles Sinensis is or this formula is. Seems to have a light scent
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