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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule versus Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on April 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ampoule

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

Ampoule

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

Price

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Buy Propolis Light Ampoule

Starts at $15.39
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Starts at $21.59

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 C
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

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.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 18.

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.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 15.

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.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 12.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

8
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.

Learn more about Arginine

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 13.

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
59% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
18% 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)
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Nikeena

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Helps to soothe redness, acne, and acne scars.

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blackbarbie

7 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Smoothed my skin healed my skin barrier

Dr.Ceuracle Royal Vita Propolis 33 Ampoule 22 ingredients

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