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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule versus By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 06, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea
Essence 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.

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Price

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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

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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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.

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.

2
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.

By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

3
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.

By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

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.

By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 15.

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
42% are loved or liked
37% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 13 reviews
blackbarbie's Avatar'
Sep 25, 2023

Smoothed my skin healed my skin barrier

Smoothed my skin healed my skin barrier

Nikeena's Avatar'
Sep 5, 2023

Helps to soothe redness, acne, and acne scars.

Helps to soothe redness, acne, and acne scars.

deancatcher's Avatar'
Jul 14, 2023

My New Favorite
This feels absolutely soothing on my skin and absorbs perfectly before my morning makeup routine. It feels rich, but light weight and helps sooth and reduce redness from any acne I may have.

My New Favorite
This feels absolutely soothing on my skin and absorbs perfectly before my morning makeup routine. It feels rich, but light weight and helps sooth and reduce redness from any acne I may have.

By WishTrend Quad Active Boosting Essence 19 ingredients

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