PRODUCT REVIEW

Antipodes Manuka Honey Radiance Revealing Light Day Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Gluconolactone 0.25% - 0.45%Vitis vinifera seed extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Antipodes - Manuka Honey Radiance Revealing Light Day Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Antipodes - Manuka Honey Radiance Revealing Light Day Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (betaine, galactoarabinan, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and honey) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (persea gratissima oil, salvia hispanica seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol and hydrogenated vegetable oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-38 0.55% - 0.85%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: gluconolactone

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Antipodes" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 43.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Manuka Honey Radiance Revealing Light Day Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: betaine, galactoarabinan.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, persea gratissima oil.

betaine 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

persea gratissima oil 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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

Anti-aging

This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

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

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

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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

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 0.3% - 0.5%

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!

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glutathione, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - arbutin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

glutathione 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

arbutin 0.3% - 0.5%

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

gluconolactone 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

vitis vinifera seed extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

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Potential irritants

paeonia suffruticosa root extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

scutellaria baicalensis root extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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 1.5% - 1.8%

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

cetearyl olivate 4.3% - 5.2%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

sorbitan olivate 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea seed, Unknown, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Betaine, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Acetyl hexapeptide-39, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Glycerin, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Arbutin, Citric acid, Sodium sulfite, Acetyl tyrosine, Saxifraga sarmentosa 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, Vitis vinifera, Actinidia deliciosa fruit extract, Bee venom, Unknown, Parfum, Unknown, Honey, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Coumarin, Limonene, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Linalool

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Key ingredients	gluconolactone aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate +12 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +3 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate niacinamide +15 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +6 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter hydrolyzed jojoba esters +4 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract chenopodium quinoa seed extract +7 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: camelina sativa seed oil caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: gluconolactone hyaluronic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide retinal +19 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: beta-sitosterol caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: gluconolactone glutathione +1 more Other: niacinamide aspartic acid +27 more	Common: gluconolactone glycerin +1 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +6 more	Common: gluconolactone betaine +1 more Other: lactobionic acid biosaccharide gum-1 +12 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? +27 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? perilla ocymoides seed oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +9 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl olivate Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +95 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more

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Antipodes Manuka Honey Radiance Revealing Light Day Cream

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Evens skin tone

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