APIVITA Aqua Beelicious Booster
Works for
Anti-agingEpigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, TocopherolMay help
“An antioxidant-rich Wild Rose infusion of patented propolis extract and Rosehip replaces water in the nutritious anti-ageing formula, fortifying the skin against harmful environmental aggressors that cause your skin to age.”
This product contains epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside. 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.
MoisturizingInulin, Mel + 11 moreWorks
“Feed thirsty skin a hydrating burst of long-lasting moisture with the APIVITA Aqua Beelicious Booster ; a multi-tasking concentrate with a refreshing water-gel texture that sinks rapidly into skin, quenching dryness instantly with super-hydrating ingredients like Honey, Aloe and Hyaluronic Acid.”
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:
allantoin, fructose.
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, mel.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Propolis extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Water~13–16%
Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~4.6–5.7%
Propanediol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolInulin~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinMel~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelPropolis extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractIris versicolor extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSaccharide hydrolysate~0.95–1.15%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopherol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderRosa damascena flower oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilEpigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideGallyl glucoside~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propyl gallate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateFructose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.65%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.65%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Water, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Propanediol, Inulin, Mel, Propolis extract, Iris versicolor extract, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Saccharide hydrolysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Rosa damascena flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Gallyl glucoside, Propyl gallate, Fructose, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Disodium edta, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| APIVITAAqua Beelicious BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | TulaAcne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel | Augustinus BaderThe Vitamin C Serum | Versed SkinPress Restart Gentle Retinol Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $270.00 | $19.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide | Retinol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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