Works for
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Multi-functional formula features snail mucin and collagen bee venom to boost skin’s elasticity while the added Vitamin B3niacinamide helps brighten complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 10 moreWorks well
“Fight signs of aging with this cruelty-free Snail Bee High Content eEssence from Benton.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sh-oligopeptide-1, tripeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 22 moreWorks well
“This essence is also great for troubled skin thanks to the addition of Adenosine and Arbutin which provide nutrition and improve your skins vitality.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-11, hexapeptide-9, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, panthenol, sh-oligopeptide-1, tripeptide-1
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 3 moreWorks well
“Niacinamide: A type of Vitamin B3 that helps brighten up the skin tone. Helps fade freckles and blemishes and keeps your skin vitalized.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extract, AllantoinNot delivered
“Snail mucin filtrate- Armed with all that good stuff, snail mucin is anti-aging, hydrating, mildly exfoliating, brightening, and soothing – a true cure-all when it comes to targeting common skin concerns.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Snail secretion filtrate~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrateButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.15%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.7–2%
- 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 juiceBee venom~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago asiatica extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.55–0.85%
- 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 extractUlmus campestris bark extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea rosea root extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations
More about Althaea rosea root extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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 extractBeta-glucan~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanBetaine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAdenosine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosinePanthenol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPentylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolArginine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineSh-oligopeptide-1~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Sh-oligopeptide-1Lecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCopper tripeptide-1~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
More about Copper tripeptide-1Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Polysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Hexapeptide-9~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-9Tripeptide-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tripeptide-1Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractUsnea barbata extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPulsatilla koreana extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexapeptide-11~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-11Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Ingredient list view
Water, Snail secretion filtrate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bee venom, Plantago asiatica extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract, Ulmus campestris bark extract, Althaea rosea root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pentylene glycol, Arginine, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Lecithin, Copper tripeptide-1, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-1, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Usnea barbata extract, Xanthan gum, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
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| BentonSnail Bee High Content EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaNiacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad 210ml (60 Pads) | Jin Jung sungSoothing Moisture Skin Essence | SWANICOCOPeptine Biome For Men All In One Essence | |
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| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 84% |
| Price | $10.58 | $21.03+$10.45 | $23.44+$12.86 | $22.17+$11.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 16 | 10 of 16 | 9 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Benton - Snail Bee High Content Essence" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.30% - 2.90%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.05% - 0.10%, hexapeptide-11 0.10% - 0.15%, tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.45%, hexapeptide-9 0.20% - 0.40%, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%, copper tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.50% and sh-oligopeptide-1 0.30% - 0.55%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Adenosine 0.35% - 0.65%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (hexapeptide-9 0.20% - 0.40%, arginine 0.30% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.65%, betaine 0.45% - 0.70%, snail secretion filtrate 7.30% - 8.90% and glycerin 3.00% - 3.70%). 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 "Benton" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 19.95£ up to 23.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 2949.99KSH in Kenya, for 18.95A$ in Australia and from 10.58$ up to 20.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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