Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“This highly concentrated, lightweight serum instantly hydrates with a nourishing blend of essential ceramides, squalane, hyaluronic acid, and plant enzymes that help to support and strengthen the skin barrier for your most radiant complexion.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: squalane, c10-18 triglycerides.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Anti-agingUbiquinone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMay help
“Restores skin’s healthy hydration for a more youthful appearance”
This product contains ubiquinone. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Evens skin toneBifida ferment lysateNot delivered
“Helps control oily skin, clears pores, and balances discoloration”
This product contains ingredients (bifida ferment lysate) 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Bifida ferment lysate, Ubiquinone + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - bifida ferment lysate also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Rosa damascena flower extract~7.5–9.1%
Glycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinCeramide 3~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Caprae lac~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Colostrum~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment lysate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateLactose~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseMilk protein~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinSodium hyaluronate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSqualane~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneUbiquinone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.5–0.75%
- 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 juiceChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHoney~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyEryngium alpinum flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSalix alba bark extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSymphytum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractPopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Whey protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSclerotium gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumLecithin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPullulan~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanSilica~0.2–0.35%
C10-18 triglycerides~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesIngredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower extract, Glycerin, Ceramide 3, Caprae lac, Colostrum, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactose, Milk protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Ubiquinone, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Honey, Eryngium alpinum flower extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Salix alba bark extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Symphytum officinale rhizome/root extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Whey protein, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sclerotium gum, Lecithin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Pullulan, Silica, C10-18 triglycerides
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| Beekman 1802Milk Drops Ceramide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Skin firstHyaluronic acid + ceramide booster | HABADeep Moist Serum | Thank You FarmerMiracle Age Repair Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $47.00 | — | $55.50+$8.50 | $42.53−$4.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 6 Ii | Cholesterol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Beekman 1802 - Milk Drops Ceramide Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 3 3.10% - 3.80%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.70% - 1.05% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Beekman 1802" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 45.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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