Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Saccharomyces ferment + 7 moreWorks
“Moisturizes and soothes skin with patented 7 kinds of natural ingredients.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, epigallocatechin gallate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Epigallocatechin gallate, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: epigallocatechin gallate.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Epigallocatechin gallate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains epigallocatechin gallate. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Eugenia caryophyllus flower 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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Butylene glycol~23–34%
- 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~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4–5.9%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~3–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSalix alba bark extract~1.9–2.9%
- 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 extractSaccharomyces ferment~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentCryptomeria japonica leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant effect in skin
More about Cryptomeria japonica leaf extractNelumbo nucifera leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago asiatica extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus campestris bark extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria digitata extract~0.45–1.1%
- 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 extractGleditsia australis thorn extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica dahurica root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bletilla striata root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractPhaseolus radiatus seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Broussonetia kazinoki root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractAmomum xanthioides seed extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractSodium carbomer~0.15–0.5%
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEpigallocatechin gallate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateIngredient list view
Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Cryptomeria japonica leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Ulmus campestris bark extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Gleditsia australis thorn extract, Angelica dahurica root extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Bletilla striata root extract, Oryza sativa extract, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract, Broussonetia kazinoki root extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Amomum xanthioides seed extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Sodium carbomer, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Epigallocatechin gallate
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| BonjourPropolis SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Purito SEOULClear Code Superfruit Serum | Cos De BAHATT Tranexamic Acid 10 Facial Serum | BentonDeep Green Tea Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $14.16 | $12.93−$1.23 | $15.84+$1.68 | $2.01−$12.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Bonjour - Propolis Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails at around 21.24$ 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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- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Biological Activities of Extracts from Different Parts of Cryptomeria japonicajournals.sagepub.com
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