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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Part of the brand’s Bee Radiant range, the cream is enriched with the brand’s signature Greek Wild Rosehip aqueous infusion, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and moisturising attributes.
sodium pca
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
isosorbide dicaprylate
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier
glycerin
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Combat fine lines, wrinkles and signs of ageing with the Age Defense Illuminating Eye Cream from APIVITA; a rich-textured cream that revives skin’s radiance by combining anti-ageing action with the the smoothing of skin’s micro-relief.
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
albizia julibrissin bark extract
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
0.75% -
1.1%
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Potential irritants
albizia julibrissin bark extract
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
0.75% -
1.1%
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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glycerin
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
triheptanoin
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Palmitic/stearic triglyceride, Water, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Diheptyl succinate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Unknown, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis callus culture extract, Propolis extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Mel, Honey extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan palmate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Mica, Methylpropanediol, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Sodium pca, Tocopherol, Ci 77491, Iron oxides
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- Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A review
- Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylate
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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- Assessment of penetration of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate into biological membranes by molecular dynamics
- Stability evaluation of tocopheryl acetate and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate in isolation and incorporated in cosmetic formulations using thermal analysis
- A new lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), prevents UV-induced skin pigmentation through its anti-oxidative properties
- New lipophilic pro-vitamin C, tetra-isopalmitoyl ascorbic acid (VC-IP), suppresses senile lentigo through controlling of melanocytes-keratinocytes interaction
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology