Mini-review: Cosrx Propolis Light Ampule

Cosrx is quite a recent brand (it was created in 2014) but it’s also one of my favourite K-Beauty skincare ranges: minimalist and chic packaging, simple but incredibly effective formulas, high-quality ingredients that are often used in short formulas to respect even the most sensitive skins, very few “filler” ingredients (no perfume, mineral oil, etc)…

In short, a brand with a rather minimalist concept but which focuses on the most important: a good formulation with great ingredients.
 
Moreover, a little detail that I love, the brand is not gendered at all, it’s for everybody and its mascot is even a cute little man with a mustache: the facetious Mr. RX!

The name Cosrx comes from the conjunction of two words: COSmetics + RX (an abbreviation for the word “prescription” in English). 
 
The brand is well known and appreciated in South Korea to offer solutions for skin “in distress”, such as sensitized, dehydrated, or acne-prone skins. Among the brand’s best-known ingredients, you can find snail mucus, ceramides, acids, centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid… and also honey and propolis!

Ingredients Focus on: Honey and Propolis Skin products rich in hive ingredients such as honey and propolis have always been popular, especially amongst sensitive skins. The use of these ingredients in cosmetic is definitely not new, but skincare products made in Korea put a spotlight again on these very powerful and effective natural ingredients. Read more

Mini-review:

Cosrx Propolis Light Ampule is one of the first products I tried from the brand. This ampoule/ essence/ serum with a slightly viscous texture is a perfect treatment for sensitive skin that is also acne prone. Indeed, propolis is very soothing and repairing but it’s also anti-bacterial so it can be effective on both these skin issues.

I started using Cosrx Propolis Light Ampule on my way back from Korea last fall. And I added it to my routine again this summer. Its texture is super light and quickly absorbed, so it’s ideal for the warm season (or should I say the disgustingly hot season we have here, in Dubai).

Its formula reflects the concept of the brand: simple, but gets right to the point! The major ingredient here is propolis extract, which represents 83.25% of the formula according to the brand.

The bottle is not huge (20 ml) so it doesn’t last me more than 2 and a half months maximum. During the treatment, my skin feels more balanced, and I also find it well hydrated.

I think this ampoule could be great for younger skins, in addition to a heavier acne treatment for example, to repair the skin while helping to rebalance it. But for people like me, with more mature but acne-prone skin, it’s also a good fit.

I don’t know if I would recommend it in very cold weather because there are other propolis essences that I find more comfortable than this one. But right now, for example, it’s absolutely perfect for me!

In conclusion:

To sum up, Cosrx Propolis Light Ampule is a very good option if you want a good propolis treatment, especially if you prefer light and quickly absorbed formulas. It’s also very affordable, which is always a plus (between $18 and $25 euros depending on the retailers)!