Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner Versus COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner versus COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 14, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

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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Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner

Toner American Brand United States

Toner South Korean Brand

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

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Ingredient Info

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Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

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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Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)

Good For Oily Skin (3)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

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

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycolic Acid • Propanediol • Sodium Citrate • Ceramide Ns • Glycerin • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Whey Filtrate • Butylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Niacinamide • Tricholoma Matsutake Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract • Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Propolis Extract • Honey Extract • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Betaine • Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract • Panthenol • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Glycerin

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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Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

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.

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

59% are loved or liked

18% have mixed ratings

5% are disliked or very disliked

18% have no rating yet

43% are loved or liked

29% have mixed ratings

21% are disliked or very disliked

7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Good Molecules Glycolic Exfoliating Toner 22 ingredients

Glycolic Exfoliating Toner hasn't been rated yet.

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COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

3.8 /5

from 19 ratings

Hydrating (5) Broke Me Out (4) Works Well (3) Light (3) Absorbs Well (2) No Scent (2)

helldoll

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

don't get me wrong it feels really nice on the skin but I bought this forgetting that I literally have an allergy to honey and bee products lmao....

don't get me wrong it feels really nice on the skin but I bought this forgetting that I literally have an allergy to honey and bee products lmao. broke out in hives around my chin 10 mins after using it so... probably my fault but oh well

COSRX

Propolis Synergy Toner

Jay_289

4 months ago · Oily Skin

Review

It's hydrating and awesome for oily skin. Been using it for a year now and it's gen been my HG ever since day 1. Helped me w my acne smmm. Def...

It's hydrating and awesome for oily skin. Been using it for a year now and it's gen been my HG ever since day 1. Helped me w my acne smmm. Def worth to try it out ^_^

COSRX

Propolis Synergy Toner