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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum versus Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum .

Published on August 10, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
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Serum

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

Serum

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

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
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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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

3
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.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

7
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.

Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

61% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
64% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Serum 41 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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jnlaohoo

2 years ago · Normal Skin
Review

Good quality and light on the pockets too!
Some By Mi Propolis Serum does the job of helping brighten old acne dark spots. I find that this product...

Good quality and light on the pockets too!
Some By Mi Propolis Serum does the job of helping brighten old acne dark spots. I find that this product worked better for my skin that TO's Niacinamide + Zinc. The consistency is just right, thick enough for my dry skin, but still lightweight enough for humid climates. Good value for money!

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CustardBunny

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Felt good first..
I really liked the scent and feeling of this set at first but 2 weeks in and my face has never been so broken before. I have more...

Felt good first..
I really liked the scent and feeling of this set at first but 2 weeks in and my face has never been so broken before. I have more acne now than i have had in months! I will try this Companys other product line.. but this set was not for sensitive acne prone skin!

Somethinc 60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum 25 ingredients

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