PRODUCT REVIEW
APIVITA Queen Bee Holistic Age Defense Night Cream
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Benefits. . Greek royal jelly encapsulated in liposomes speeds up skin regeneration, smooths wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and vigour. . Ziziphus extract increases skin elasticity and defines facial contour. . Cistus extract and hyaluronic acid enhance the natural defense and hydration levels of skin. . Rabdosia rubescens extract prevents the appearance of dark spots and redness, to reveal radiance and an even skin tone. . Patented propolis extract has an antioxidant action and protects against oxidative stress and adverse environmental factors. . Organic rose, myrrh and frankincense essential oils invigorate and rejuvenate skin and mood.
oryza sativa bran oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cera alba
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Benefits. . Greek royal jelly encapsulated in liposomes speeds up skin regeneration, smooths wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and vigour. . Ziziphus extract increases skin elasticity and defines facial contour. . Cistus extract and hyaluronic acid enhance the natural defense and hydration levels of skin. . Rabdosia rubescens extract prevents the appearance of dark spots and redness, to reveal radiance and an even skin tone. . Patented propolis extract has an antioxidant action and protects against oxidative stress and adverse environmental factors. . Organic rose, myrrh and frankincense essential oils invigorate and rejuvenate skin and mood.
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
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
0.2% -
0.4%
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Benefits. . Greek royal jelly encapsulated in liposomes speeds up skin regeneration, smooths wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and vigour. . Ziziphus extract increases skin elasticity and defines facial contour. . Cistus extract and hyaluronic acid enhance the natural defense and hydration levels of skin. . Rabdosia rubescens extract prevents the appearance of dark spots and redness, to reveal radiance and an even skin tone. . Patented propolis extract has an antioxidant action and protects against oxidative stress and adverse environmental factors. . Organic rose, myrrh and frankincense essential oils invigorate and rejuvenate skin and mood.
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.2% -
0.4%
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)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
41/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
royal jelly
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
propolis extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4% -
4.9%
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
2.4% -
3%
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,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
2.3% -
2.8%
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
royal jelly
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
propolis extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4% -
4.9%
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
2.4% -
3%
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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All ingredients
glycerin
4.8% -
5.9%
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
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Propanediol, Dodecane, Glyceryl stearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Peg-100 stearate, Mel 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, Rosa damascena flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Papain, Algin, Tocopherol, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Rabdosia rubescens extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, 1,2-hexanediol, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Arginine, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutamine, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-20 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Phytoecdysteroids, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Purified Pland Extracts
- 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
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- 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
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year