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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum versus iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum .

Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on August 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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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

Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (2)
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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.

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Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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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Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

55% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
5% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet
58% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Toun28 Propolis + Vitamin C, B3, B5, B6 Serum 20 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Expensive (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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channelorange

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

This is a really high concentrated propolis serum for the best anti fungal and anti bacterial benefits. I did see a little improvement on my...

This is a really high concentrated propolis serum for the best anti fungal and anti bacterial benefits. I did see a little improvement on my forehead but that's honestly it. It kinda irritated my skin at first - probably because of the high amount of propolis extract in this. I struggled so hard to get this product delivered to my place for a big waste of money, so I won't be repurchasing this serum again. It has a light texture, no noticable scent or stinging on my skin but it just wasn't doing anything for me.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum 31 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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Klebeauty

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

Light serum that radiates skin
I have dehydrated, sensitive-combo skin with random dry patches. I have issues of heavy products struggling to...

Light serum that radiates skin
I have dehydrated, sensitive-combo skin with random dry patches. I have issues of heavy products struggling to absorb or get deeper and instead break me out. Other times, light products would get in but nothing would hold it in.
With this moisturizing light serum, I did notice a difference immediately. My skin become supple, plump, and just be glowing and that's throughout the day. After a week, i found my skin clear, healthy, and stayed radiant. && to add, it didn't clog my pores!

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MiroslavaBedrozova_812

2 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Makes the skin supple and Hydrated. If I use it in the evening it makes my skin soft in the morning. It could be used instead of moisturizer in...

Makes the skin supple and Hydrated. If I use it in the evening it makes my skin soft in the morning. It could be used instead of moisturizer in the morning.

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