I'm from Honey Glow Cream Versus COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of I'm from Honey Glow Cream versus COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream .

Published on April 16, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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I'm from Honey Glow Cream

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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I'm from Honey Glow Cream 48 ingredients

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream 18 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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I'm from Honey Glow Cream 48 ingredients

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream 18 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

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Ingredients Compared

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

I'm from Honey Glow Cream 48 ingredients

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream 18 ingredients

Water • Octyldodecanol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octyldodecyl Olivate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Niacinamide • Behenyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Glycerin • Stearyl Behenate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Behenic Acid • Cetyl Stearate • Stearyl Stearate • Honey Extract • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Arginine • Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Disodium EDTA • Adenosine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pollen Extract • Levan • Decyl Glucoside • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • Propolis Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Bee Venom • Citric Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Madecassoside • Parfum • Limonene • Citral • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Geraniol

Propolis Extract • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • 1,2-Hexanediol • Honey Extract • Royal Jelly Extract • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract • Cetearyl Olivate • Beeswax • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Olivate • Allantoin • Arginine • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Cetearyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

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.

I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream 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.

I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Honey Extract

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

Xanthan Gum

What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

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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I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Royal Jelly Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Royal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.

Royal Jelly contains antibacterial, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Studies show Royal Jelly to contain amino acids, fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, including Vitamin Bs. Many of these components are antioxidants, which help with anti-aging. The fatty acids in Royal Jelly make it a hydrating ingredient.

Several animal studies show Royal Jelly to boost collagen production and reduce inflammation.

The Vitamin Bs found in Royal Jelly include:

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I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Propolis Extract

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.

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I'm from Honey Glow Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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