PRODUCT REVIEW
COSRX Propolis Light Cream
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
helianthus annuus seed oil
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
beeswax
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
propolis extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
User reviews (3)
Recommend
3 reviews
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100%
How would you describe the finish?
3 reviews
Matt
Dewy
Shiny
How would you describe the texture?
3 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does this product clog
pores?
3 reviews
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
3 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.7% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Potential irritants
propolis extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
propolis extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
butylene glycol
5.8% -
8.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Propolis extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Honey extract, Royal jelly extract, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Cetearyl olivate, Beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Allantoin, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan gum
Sources
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt