Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide
Reviewed by SerumTruth Editorial · Updated July 2026
A dewy, well-priced glow serum that leans on a big dose of propolis with a supporting 2% niacinamide. The niacinamide is the better-evidenced half; propolis is a pleasant, limited-evidence conditioner. A nice-to-use layer, not a corrective treatment.
- Evidence17 / 30
Strength of the research behind the key actives
- Propolis Extract: limited evidence
- Niacinamide: moderate evidence
- Score is the average of the key actives’ evidence grades.
- Potency21 / 25
Dosed at studied levels, not fairy-dusted
- Propolis Extract (60%): dosed at a studied level
- Niacinamide (2%): dosed at a studied level
- Potency tracks how strongly the actives are dosed, led by the strongest, not how many there are.
- Delivery & stability14 / 20
Delivery tech + packaging that protects fragile actives
- Delivery: standard
- Packaging: clear dropper
- No fragile actives here, so packaging barely moves the score.
- Formulation8 / 10
Disclosure, active breadth, and ingredient generation
- 2 of 2 actives disclose a concentration
- 2 key actives (breadth credit caps at 3)
- Current-generation or synergistic: Propolis Extract
- Value14 / 15
What a month of use costs vs. the category
- About $11 per month to use
- $18 for 30 ml, used about twice a day (about 0.3 ml each time), so a bottle lasts about 1.7 months
- Band: $6/month or less earns full marks, $60/month or more hits the floor.
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What’s inside
| Active | Disclosed | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Propolis Extract | 60% | Studied |
| Niacinamide | 2% | Studied |
Propolis extract as the hero, brand-stated at 60%, with 2% niacinamide and a low level of betaine salicylate, in a frosted glass dropper. It is aimed at the appearance of a dewy, comfortable and more even-looking complexion, the niacinamide adding tone and shine support. It is not vegan, and propolis is a known allergen for some, so patch testing is sensible.
How it’s delivered
Air- and light-sensitive actives (vitamin C, copper peptides) lose potency fast in the wrong packaging, so delivery and the bottle are scored, not just what’s on the label.
The actives, explained
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