Formula · 6.1

Brand · 7.3

COSRX · ampoule, 83.3% propolis extract · South Korea

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule
6.1

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.6Actives with strong evidence: 0 of 3
  • Active concentration1.0After the 1 % line: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) — the concentration is likely token
  • Completeness for the purpose0.2For “sensitive skin and redness” — 16 %; zinc oxide; could be added without conflict: zinc oxide; below threshold: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5); a broad formula across 3 purposes
  • Tolerance1.0No ingredients from irritant or allergen lists
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • dry skin
  • oily skin
  • children
  • babies
  • atopic skinchildren with atopic skin are sensitised more often
  • sensitive skinpatch test on the inner elbow first
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • evening
morning and evening
When to expect an effect: no visible effect to expect — no data; hydration — immediately; lasting effect — 2–4 weeks; soothing — days; barrier — 2–4 weeks
What is normal: a resinous smell, slight tackiness

Ingredients — 11 components · 3 work

What works: 3 of 11 ingredients: propolis, hyaluronic acid, panthenol. Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids.

Strengths: active concentration, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 0 of 3; completeness for the purpose: for “sensitive skin and redness” — 16 %

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • Hyaluronic acid + Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) — reinforce each othertwo humectants with different action: moisture plus soothing
  • Propolis Extract works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: propolis extract
  • Butylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · a humectant and solvent: it makes the texture lighter and helps actives spread. Better tolerated than propylene glycol.
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Betaine base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • 1,2-Hexanediol base: coating, fillers · a solvent and humectant with antimicrobial action: it helps the product keep without classic preservatives.
  • Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract base: coating, fillers · plant and algae extracts and floral waters: flavouring and marketing components — at these shares there is no proven effect on the skin; rare reactions in people allergic to that particular plant
  • Sodium Hyaluronate works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: sodium hyaluronate
  • Hydroxyethylcellulose base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Carbomer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Panthenol works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: panthenol
  • Arginine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule is a product whose active ingredient is propolis + hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) at a declared 83.3 %. There is little evidence of effect: propolis. The effect is moderately supported: hyaluronic acid, panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). The formula has 11 ingredients, 3 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: hyaluronic acid + panthenol (pro-vitamin b5). Sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients (panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol, centella, oatmeal, ectoin) and barrier ones (zinc oxide, ceramides, niacinamide) — one from each group — and as few irritants as possible: fragrance, alcohol, acids. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, dry skin, oily skin, children, babies. atopic skin, sensitive skin — ask a doctor. fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: morning and evening. When to expect an effect: no visible effect to expect — no data. Label score — 6.1 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 0 of 3; after the 1 % line: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) — the concentration is likely token; for “sensitive skin and redness” — 16 %; zinc oxide; could be added without conflict: zinc oxide; below threshold: panthenol (pro-vitamin b5); a broad formula across 3 purposes). Propolis is a bee product: if you react to bee products, the brand advises a patch test first.

Who it does not suit

  • fragrance allergycross-reacts with balsam of Peru

When to stop: itching, redness, rash — stop, that is contact allergy; tightness in dry air — apply under a cream

Per the maker's leaflet: Propolis is a bee product: if you react to bee products, the brand advises a patch test first.

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