COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule Versus Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule versus Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 04, 2021

Overview

What they are

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

Free From

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

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum

Ampoule South Korean Brand

Serum South Korean Brand

Ampoule

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

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum 15 ingredients

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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COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum 15 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule 11 ingredients

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum 15 ingredients

Propolis Extract • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Betaine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Carbomer • Panthenol • Arginine

Coptis Japonica Extract • Butylene Glycol • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Stearic Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Carbomer • Arginine • Dimethicone

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Butylene Glycol

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.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

1,2-Hexanediol

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.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Carbomer

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.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Arginine

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.

Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

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