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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum versus COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on December 29, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

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

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Serum French Brand France
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

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

Ampoule

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

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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
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

At a glance

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Benefits

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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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

Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

30% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
36% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis Serum 10 ingredients

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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)
Nikeena's avatar

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

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