Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream Versus COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Updated on February 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream 52 ingredients
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream 52 ingredients
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract, Water, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Octyldodecanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Glucose, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopherol
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propolis Extract is also known as bee glue.
This ingredient 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.
Fun facts: This ingredient is created by mixing beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees. Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.
Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractThis ingredient comes from honey made by bees. It is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E.
The humectant property of honey draws moisture from the air to your skin. This makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey. The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne by killing acne-causing bacteria.
Many people wonder if honey extract is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about Honey ExtractThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Ingredient Ratings
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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream 52 ingredients
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients
Reviews
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Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream 52 ingredients
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner 14 ingredients
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 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
