This year, my favorite brand COSRX expanded its Propolis Line. The previously skin-nourishing 20 ml Cosrx Propolis Light Ampoule is now available in 30 ml for the same price and has a humongous 280 ml Toner and 65 ml Face Cream. All three products more or less have similar ingredients with different concentrations of propolis. Doesn’t this sound exciting?
Now, why this line excites me so much? Propolis as an ingredient has amazing skin hydrating, nourishing, anti-bacterial and skin barrier improving ability, with almost no risk of irritation, unless one is allergic to bees or honey.
For whom is this line made for?
This entire line targets sensitive, acne-prone skin which often deals with excessive dehydration and surface dryness. So every skin type can enjoy all the three products.
| COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner: | COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule: | COSRX Propolis Light Cream: |
| Normal, Dry and combination skin: Dry summer and winter. | All skin types: Winter. | All skin types: Dry Summer. |
| Oily skin: Winter. | Dry Skin: Dry Summer and Winter. | Oily skin: Winter. |
INGREDIENTS
All the 3 products have similar base ingredients and are absolutely free from essential oils and are fragrance-free:
| COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner: | COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule: | COSRX Propolis Light Cream: |
| Contains 72.6% of Black Bee Propolis | Contains 83.25% of Black Bee Propolis | Contains 65.69% of Black Bee Propolis |
| 10% of Honey Extract | Honey Extract | |
| Royal Jelly Extract | ||
| Sunflower Seed Oil: Improves skin barrier |
HOW TO USE:
| COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner: | COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule: | COSRX Propolis Light Cream: |
| Right after cleansing, use it at a toner step and this toner is perfect for 7 skin method.
I sometime layer it 3 times or 7 times depending on how dry is my skin on that particular day.
I sometimes drench thin layered cotton pad with this toner and use it for a DIY sheet mask. |
This is a very nourishing ampoule and acts as a perfect replacement for a face oil.
I use it at my serum/ ampoule step, before using cream.
Also, the day/night I want to boost the moisture level of my face cream, I just add a few drops of it to my moisturiser. |
Use this cream at the last step of your skincare routine.
The Night my skin feels cracking Dry, I apply a uniform thick layer on my face and let the cream sit in skin. This way it works as a sleeping mask. |
PACKAGING:
I am in love with the sleek simple packaging of new Cosrx products!
The toner comes in a 280 ml transparent cylindrical bottle with a flip on cap.
The ampoule comes in a 30 ml sturdy plastic bottle with a dropper.
The cream comes in a 65 ml sturdy plastic tub with a roll on cap.
CONSISTENCY/ ABSORBABILITY:
The Toner has watery consistency but has the amazing slip and bounce to it.
Toner Sinks in quickly leaving skin soft and moist.
The ampoule has a very viscous consistency just like a honey.
But surprisingly ampoule get absorbed quickly without any stickiness.
The cream has a rich texture, and the consistency is like a gel cream.
The cream does take some extra time to get absorbed fully and can feel sticky sometimes.
CONCLUSION
For my own dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin, I loved this line, especially the toner. In fact, I see myself using it all year round. When I use all 3 products together for few days, I see the healthy glow on my skin and also my skin looked plump.
PROS:
| COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner: | COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule: | COSRX Propolis Light Cream: |
| 1. Very Hydrating.
2. It helps in calming the skin. 3. 100% oil-free. 4. 100% fragrance-Free. 5. Paraben-Free. 6. Alcohol-Free. 7. Didn’t irritate my dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin. 8. Perfect Toner for layering multiple times. 9. Makes skin dewy and plump. 10. Absolutely worth for money. |
1. Very Hydrating and nourishing.
2. Calms down irritation caused by dryness. 3. Reduces Dullness on skin. 4. Didn’t irritate my skin. 5. 100% oil-free. 6. 100% fragrance-Free. 7. Paraben-Free. 8. Alcohol-Free. 9. Incredible replacement for a face oil. |
1. Hydrating and moisturizing cream.
2. Didn’t irritate my skin. 3. 100% essential oil Free. 4. 100% fragrance-free. 5. Paraben-Free. 6. Mixing any face oil or active serum in it is easy. |
CONS:
| COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner: | COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule: | COSRX Propolis Light Cream: |
| 1. None. | 1. A bit costly for what it does or when compared to similar products in the market. | 1. It might not be an ideal choice for extremely dry skin in winter. Since after some hours, my dry skin felt dry.
2. Also, it takes extra time to sink in fully. Sometimes, the skin felt a bit sticky. |
RATING
| COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner: | COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule: | COSRX Propolis Light Cream: |
| 5/5 | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
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