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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule versus Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on August 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $15.39
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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
6.5
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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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
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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.

1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

45% are loved or liked
36% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 13 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (2) Light (1)
blackbarbie's avatar

blackbarbie

7 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Smoothed my skin healed my skin barrier

Nikeena's avatar

Nikeena

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Helps to soothe redness, acne, and acne scars.

Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Relief Lotion 43 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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ThamaiErika_998

7 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

It’s soothing and calms down redness.

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