PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Greek royal jelly encapsulated in liposomes speeds up skin regeneration, smooths wrinkles and increases skin elasticity and vigour.
aspartic acid
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
serine
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
threonine
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
Show more
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Daily care velvet textured cream for dry skin.
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
triheptanoin
8.3% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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).
Show more
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Rabdosia rubescens extract prevents the appearance of dark spots and redness, to reveal radiance and an even skin tone.
alanine
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
0.45% -
0.7%
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
AU Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
royal jelly
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
propolis extract
0.5% -
0.7%
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
2.9%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Show more
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
 APIVITA - Queen Bee Holistic Age Defense Rich Texture Cream |  Nuture - Recovery Skin Treatment Cream |  Reviderm - Intense Eye Cream |  VENN Skincare - VENN Probiotic-Tensive Hydro Firming Body Cream |  Benton - Snail Bee Ultimate Eye Cream |  Drunk Elephant - Sili™ Body Lotion |  M-61 - Hydraboost Eye Cream |  OSKIA - Rest Day Comfort Cream |  Apothederm - Stretch Mark Cream |  endota spa - Blue Light Defence Hydro Cream |  SCINIC - Snail Matrix Cream | |
| Price | |||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
51%
|
50%
|
50%
|
48%
|
47%
|
47%
|
46%
|
46%
|
46%
|
46%
| |
| Key ingredients | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| |
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
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
Show more
Potential irritants
royal jelly
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
propolis extract
0.5% -
0.7%
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
2.9%
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Show more
All ingredients
triheptanoin
8.3% -
10.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Propanediol dicaprylate, Glyceryl stearate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, 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, 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, Glyceryl linoleate, Glyceryl linolenate, Sorbitan palmitate, Cetyl palmitate, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutamine, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Peg-20 stearate, Citric acid, Aspartic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Decyl glucoside, Pca, Phytoecdysteroids, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Caprylyl glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- 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
- 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
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Local rhamnosoft, ceramides and L‐isoleucine in atopic eczema: a randomized, placebo controlled trial
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- 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
- Acetyl aspartic acid, a novel active ingredient, demonstrates potential to improve signs of skin ageing: from consumer need to clinical proof
- In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year