Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Key actives
Product Summary
"APIVITA - Queen Bee Holistic Age Defense Eye Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, alanine, arginine, aspartic acid and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Triticum vulgare germ oil, arginine, beeswax, cera alba and helianthus annuus seed oil 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 45.50$ up to 66.21$ in the United States, from 53.90£ up to 66.21£ in the United Kingdom and for 91.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Benefits. . Greek royal jelly encapsulated in liposomes speeds up skin regeneration, smoothes wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and vigour. . Acacia protects from cellular fatigue and looseness and combats puffiness and dark circles. . Ziziphus extract increases skin elasticity. . Cictus extract and hyaluronic acid enhance the natural defense and hydration levels of skin. . Rabdosia rubescens extract prevents the appearance of dark spots and redness, while offering radiance and an even skin tone. . Patented propolis extract provides antioxidant action and protects against oxidative stress and adverse environmental factors. . Organic myrrh and sandalwood essential oils invigorate and rejuvenate skin and mood.
Source: Feelunique
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, beeswax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
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
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)
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Queen Bee Holistic Age Defense Eye Cream
Source: From product name
This product contains aspartic acid, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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.
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
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)
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
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Benefits. . Greek royal jelly encapsulated in liposomes speeds up skin regeneration, smoothes wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and vigour. . Acacia protects from cellular fatigue and looseness and combats puffiness and dark circles. . Ziziphus extract increases skin elasticity. . Cictus extract and hyaluronic acid enhance the natural defense and hydration levels of skin. . Rabdosia rubescens extract prevents the appearance of dark spots and redness, while offering radiance and an even skin tone. . Patented propolis extract provides antioxidant action and protects against oxidative stress and adverse environmental factors. . Organic myrrh and sandalwood essential oils invigorate and rejuvenate skin and mood.
Source: Feelunique
This product contains ingredients (alanine, albizia julibrissin bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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 APIVITA Queen Bee Holistic Age Defense Eye Cream | Current | $45.50 | |
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Key Actives
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Water, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetyl palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Honey extract, Unknown, Honey, Royal jelly, Cera alba, Beeswax, Propolis extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Commiphora myrrha oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Rabdosia rubescens extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Zea mays starch, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Arginine, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutamine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Peg-100 stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Citric acid, Aspartic acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Xanthan gum, Decyl glucoside, Pca, Phytoecdysteroids, Hydrogenated polydecene, Sodium pca, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium lactate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Cetearyl alcohol, Phenethyl alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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