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Antipodes Manuka Honey Day Cream
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Boosts collagen & hydrates skin thanks to natural antioxidants.
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
acetyl hexapeptide-37
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Skin Benefits. . Target skin redness and pigmentation thanks to Vinanza® antioxidants and kiwi. . New Zealand bioactive ingredients nourish, protect, and brighten skin. . Manuka honey for skin is a natural humectant, drawing moisture deep within skin. . Mamaku black fern contributes to a gentle lifting effect. .
glutathione
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
arbutin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
gluconolactone
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Manuka Honey Day Cream
salvia hispanica seed oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
galactoarabinan
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glutathione
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
arbutin
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Your complexion will seem tighter and more toned while Manuka Honey’s naturally antibacterial properties target blemishes.
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
gluconolactone
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
68/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
cetearyl alcohol
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
cetearyl alcohol
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea seed, Unknown, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butter, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Betaine, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Water, Glycerin, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Arbutin, Citric acid, Sodium sulfite, Acetyl tyrosine, Rosa damascena extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Glutathione, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Isoamyl laurate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Galactoarabinan, Carrageenan, Unknown, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium phytate, Alcohol, Bisabolol, Sodium citrate, Tapioca starch, Hyaluronic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Actinidia deliciosa fruit extract, Bee venom, Unknown, Parfum, Unknown, Honey, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Coumarin, Limonene, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Linalool
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