COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule Versus Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule
Updated on September 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe ampoules. 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, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients
Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule 62 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
Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule 62 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Phosphate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDeoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Erythritol, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Palmitic Acid, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ceramide NP, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cholesterol, Lecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Astaxanthin, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
This ingredient 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.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomer 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients
Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule 62 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients
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
Smoothed my skin healed my skin barrier
Isntree TW-Real Bifida Ampoule 62 ingredients
I haven’t used a full bottle only tried for few days, still didn’t like it that much, what does it suppose to do? Not a bad product, but many many better alternatives are available
I absolutely loved the original version of this serum. It helped my oily, cystic-acne prone skin retain moisture and let my skin handle harsher products like acid exfoliants and benzoyl peroxide without completely stripping my skin. This new formulation is a list of the worst ingredients for oily and acne prone skin. Using the SkinSort match score, the original formulation was a 88% match for Show more
