CNP Laboratory Propolis Energy Ampoule Mist 100ml
494 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (6,379 reviews) · official attributes: Hydrating 68% · Combination skin 56% · Gentle, non-irritating 65% · 97% 4–5 stars · 86% 5 stars among reviews read (our own tally)
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned points are hydration and the fine mist. Hydration comments like 'skin feels moist after spraying' and 'since it's an ampoule mist, it evaporates less than a plain water mist' appeared in 240 reviews — 49% of those read — and spray comments like 'the fine mist is amazing,' 'the particles are so fine that no droplets form,' and 'it doesn't sputter out in clumps' appeared in 216 (44%), almost neck and neck. Because of that same wide, fine spray, a few people also say the opposite: 'it spreads everywhere and wets my collar.'
Usage comes up clearly too. 116 reviews describe makeup use — spraying it before makeup or misting a cushion or sponge puff so base goes on smoothly — and 33 mention a subtle dewy glow. That said, these are users' own impressions, and some with dry skin say 'the hydration isn't exceptional.'
It's clearly a product people stock up on and use out of habit. 128 reviews mention buying during sales and 1+1 deals and repurchasing, 95 mention spritzing whenever skin feels dry — at the office, in the car, or right after a shower — and 86 say it absorbs fast and isn't sticky. On the other hand, around 5 reviews consistently find the signature propolis scent strong or not to their taste.
Minimum counts based on 494 reviews read first-hand. Of the 500 collected, 6 duplicate (identical-text) reviews were excluded. We defined expressions for each theme, counted them directly in the review text, and checked the context; a theme appearing several times in one review counts once.
By skin type
Top items from Olive Young's official attribute graph (official figures). These are not values we assigned — they are as tallied on Olive Young.
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Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Skin feels moist after spraying — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (240 reviews). People say that because it's a mist with ampoule in it, it evaporates less than a water-only mist and leaves skin feeling moist. Some also say layering two or three sprays makes skin feel bouncy.
- Fine mist spray — the product's signatureAlmost neck and neck with hydration (216 reviews). People say it doesn't sputter out in clumps but spreads evenly like a fine mist, so no droplets form. Comments that it doesn't leave blotches even over makeup tend to come along with it.
- Before/after makeup and on a puffIn 116 reviews, people describe spraying it as the last skincare step or before base, or misting a cushion or sponge puff before applying foundation for better adhesion. Comments that it gives a subtle dewy glow when sprayed over makeup (33 reviews) overlap.
- An everyday spritz — repurchased95 reviews mention spritzing whenever skin feels dry — at the office, in the car, or right after a shower — and 128 mention stocking up during sales and 1+1 deals and being on their umpteenth bottle. Comments that it absorbs fast and isn't sticky, so frequent use doesn't feel heavy (86 reviews), back this up.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- The signature propolis scent is hit-or-missFar more people like the scent (scent is mentioned in over 80 reviews), but around 5 reviews consistently say 'the scent is strong,' 'the smell isn't for me,' or liken it to bug repellent. People also perceive it differently — vitamin, citrus, green leaves. If you're sensitive to scent, try the in-store tester first.
- Wide spray lands everywhereAround 10 reviews say the spray range is so wide that even spraying just the face wets their collar or lands on the floor, or that a fair amount drifts off into the air. The same fine spray is both a strength and a weakness, so the advice is to hold it farther from your face.
- Hydration is light for very dry skinAround 10 reviews say 'the hydration isn't exceptional,' 'it doesn't fix inner dryness and dries off quickly,' or 'it's not enough for dry or very dry skin in winter.' The nuance is that it's meant for layering before or after cream rather than as your only hydration step.
- Slightly oily feel for oily skinConversely, a few with oily skin say they feel some oiliness or that it can feel heavy. If you want a very fresh water mist, it may feel different.
- Based on users' own impressionsHydration, makeup grip, and glow are users' own impressions and vary by person. A few reviews also mention breakouts after heavy use or slight stinging. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When you want a mist to spritz anytime before or after makeup. Many say the fine spray leaves fewer blotches even over makeup
- When you mist a cushion or sponge puff before applying base. Puff-use stories recur
- When you want to spritz now and then as skin dries out at the office, in the car, or under air conditioning. Some say the 100ml size is easy to carry
- When you want to stock up during sales and 1+1 deals and use it generously every day
May not suit you if: When you're sensitive to scent or want a fragrance-free mist. Mixed reactions to the signature propolis scent are consistent / Very dry skin expecting strong hydration from a mist alone. Some say the hydration is light / Oily skin wanting a very fresh, oil-free water mist. Some mention a slightly oily feel
How to Use CNP Laboratory Propolis Energy Ampoule Mist 100ml
- The common order in reviews is to spray from about 20–30cm (8–12 inches) away from your face and pat it in with your hands. Some say spraying too close wets your collar too
- The most common uses are spraying it as the last skincare step or misting a cushion or sponge puff before makeup, and lightly spraying over base after makeup
- A recurring habit is spraying right after a shower or cleansing, before skin starts to feel tight. Some also layer two or three sprays in dry seasons
- Some reviews mention breakouts after heavy use, so it's safest to start with a moderate amount and watch how your skin reacts
Price & buying tips
- Reviews put the 100ml at around 25,000 won at list price and mention stocking up during half-price sales and 1+1 sets (prices vary a lot over time) — the dominant pattern is stocking up during Olive Young sales and 1+1 sets rather than paying full price
- Several reviews say they use the 250ml at home or in the bathroom and the 100ml on the go. The takeaway is the large size for value and the 100ml if you'll carry it, so choose by use and compare sale prices before buying Check the price on Coupang →
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FAQ
Q. How to use the CNP Laboratory Propolis Mist — when and how do you spray it?
Spray from about 20–30cm (8–12 inches) away from your face and pat it in lightly with your hands. In reviews, timing varied widely: right after cleansing or a shower, as the last skincare step before makeup, as a touch-up over makeup, and whenever skin feels dry at the office. Many also spray it on a cushion or sponge puff before applying base.
Q. Will spraying it over makeup ruin my makeup?
Many say the fine spray doesn't leave blotches or cause pilling over makeup, and 116 reviews talked about using it before/after makeup or on a puff. Some also mention a subtle dewy glow. That said, these are users' own impressions and vary by person, and spraying a lot from close up can leave droplets, so we recommend spraying lightly from a distance.
Q. Is it better for dry or oily skin?
Many reviews from dry and combination skin say they bought it for dryness, and 240 reviews describe it as hydrating. Olive Young's official attributes also put Combination skin 56% and Hydrating 68% at the top. However, some with very dry skin say a mist alone isn't enough in winter, and a few with oily skin notice a slight oily feel. The general takeaway is to pair it with cream for dry skin and use it as a light layer for oily skin.
Q. I've heard the scent is strong — what's it like?
Far more people like the scent, but around 5 reviews consistently say the signature propolis scent is strong or not to their taste. People also perceive it differently — vitamin, citrus, green leaves. Some say the scent fades quickly, but if you're sensitive to scent, we recommend checking the in-store tester first.
Q. Should I buy the 100ml or the 250ml?
Many reviews say they keep the 250ml at home or in the bathroom and carry the 100ml in their bag. Some also say the 250ml was so much cheaper per ml on sale that they wished they'd bought the large size. A sensible rule: 100ml if you'll carry it, 250ml if you'll use it generously at home.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young toner and mist recommendations?
In the Olive Young JJintem toner and pad tally, the CNP Laboratory Propolis Mist holds the 'spritz-anytime mist' spot among the pads and toners. It's a steady seller with a 4.8 Olive Young rating and 6,379 reviews. Rankings change depending on when they're tallied, so check the toner and pad recommendation ranking page for the latest comparison by condition. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.8 rating, 6,379 total reviews, and the attribute graph (Combination skin 56%, Hydrating 68%, Gentle/non-irritating 65%) are Olive Young's official figures, reflected as they are. The 97% 4–5 star share, 86% 5-star share, and 4.82 average among reviews read are values we calculated by reading the star ratings of 494 real Olive Young purchase reviews ourselves (6 identical-text duplicates excluded from the 500 collected) — they are not Olive Young's official tally. The keyword numbers are also minimum counts we took from those same 494 reviews. We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
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