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One Thing Houttuynia Cordata Extract Versus COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner

Toner
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on April 21, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry 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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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Benefits

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-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 

When to use

34 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
94% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

One Thing Houttuynia Cordata Extract 3 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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Halla Durno

2 months ago
Review

I'm actually so devastated that I ran out of this and can't find it anywhere. It's been an absolute skin saver. Will be on the hunt for this.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 43 ratings
Hydrating (22) Absorbs Well (18) Great Value (16)
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Jay_289

1 year ago
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 worth to try it out ^_^

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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Sara

12 months ago
Review

Great and inexpensive option for oily/acne-prone skin people (who are not allergic to propolis) if you are looking for an hydrating and soothing toner to start your routine with.

I use it whenever my skin feels irritated (i love how it feels after a day at the beach) or dehydrated. It also helps to soothe a little bit my cystic acne, but I don't think it will help with controlling breakouts Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well