Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Saccharide hydrolysate + 7 moreStrong evidence
“Ideal for people suffering from dry or coarse skin, as the refreshing eye gel is infused with replenishing Flower Extract, Aloe, Honey and intensive Hyaluronic Acid, allowing the formula to lock in moisture for long-lasting, touchable softness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide hydrolysate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Propolis extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideModerate evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa canina fruit, Rosa damascena extract — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMel~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPropolis extract~2.1–3.1%
- 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~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractPanthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSaccharide hydrolysate~0.85–1.25%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–1%
- 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 powderEpigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosideGallyl glucoside~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propyl gallate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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~0.3–0.7%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.65%
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholRosa canina fruit~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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.
More about Rosa damascena extractIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Mel, Honey, Propolis extract, Iris versicolor extract, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Panthenol, Saccharide hydrolysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Gallyl glucoside, Propyl gallate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Disodium edta, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Rosa canina fruit, Rosa damascena extract
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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 Eye GelYOUR PRODUCT | bareMineralsSkinlongevity™ Life Long Herb Eye Treatment | MDSolarSciencesRevitalizing Eye Gel | ErborianBamboo Eye Contour Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 60% |
| Price | $21.14 | — | $42.00+$20.86 | $38.79+$17.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Dipeptide-2 | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "APIVITA - Aqua Beelicious Eye Gel" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, saccharide hydrolysate, sodium hyaluronate and honey) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Mel and hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.00% - 1.50% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 30.80CA$ up to 70.00CA$ in Canada and for 18.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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