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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule Versus CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - US

Ampoule
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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.

Learn more about Glycerin
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.

A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.

When to use

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

772 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
88% use every day
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6,148 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 22 ratings
Absorbs Well (10) Works Well (8) Hydrating (8)
80LaHD's avatar

80LaHD

7 months ago
Review

Repurchase, repurchase, repurchase!
I have very sensitive acne prone combination skin with multiple deep acne scars, and it's an absolute staple of my skincare routine.
I'm on my 4th ampoule right now, and absolutely recommend it if you want to get rid of acne scars without ruining your skin barrier with more aggressive ingredients, but you have to commit to it!
I started seeing first results Show more

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
blackbarbie's avatar

blackbarbie

1 year ago
Review

Smoothed my skin healed my skin barrier

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 24 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 101 ratings
Heavy (30) No Scent (20) Great Value (19)
kyniwi's avatar

kyniwi

1 year ago
Review

It burns if I have any dry patches (under my nose in the winter for example) and does not sink in very well. I’m pretty sure this has been causing me to have blackheads, whiteheads, and milia all over my cheeks and chin. seriously overhyped.

#broke me out
#irritating
#heavy
#no scent
AshN.'s avatar

AshN.

1 year ago
Review

As a person with really dry skin (At time of review), this is a wonderful product that keeps my face hydrated throughout the evenings and great for sensitive skin. Considering that it is a thick product, a little goes a long way, which is why I think for the amount you get at the price point it is a great buy. Only thing I wish it had was a pump like the Vanicream Moisturizing Cream just because I Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#absorbs well