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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide versus Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum .

Last updated on October 22, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024

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 hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
6.3
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue. It is a resinous mixture created from beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees.

Propolis Extract has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties. Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.

The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.

A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.

Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.

speeding up new healthy cell growth.

Learn more about Propolis Extract

Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.

Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 6.

Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 10.

Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 23.

Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 26.

Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

60% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
55% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
5% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide 30 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 24 ratings
Hydrating (3) Sticky (3) Heavy (2) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Absorbs Well (1)
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tabby_274

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

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...

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.

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TarteEcole_113

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

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...

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

Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum 20 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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channelorange

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

This is a really high concentrated propolis serum for the best anti fungal and anti bacterial benefits. I did see a little improvement on my...

This is a really high concentrated propolis serum for the best anti fungal and anti bacterial benefits. I did see a little improvement on my forehead but that's honestly it. It kinda irritated my skin at first - probably because of the high amount of propolis extract in this. I struggled so hard to get this product delivered to my place for a big waste of money, so I won't be repurchasing this serum again. It has a light texture, no noticable scent or stinging on my skin but it just wasn't doing anything for me.

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