By Wishtrend Propolis Energy Balancing Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Propolis Energy Balancing Cream”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Lactobacillus ferment lysate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysatePropolis extract~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractButylene glycol~4.1–6.2%
- 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~3.3–4.9%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.6–2.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~1.9–2.8%
- 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 SqualaneHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSaccharomyces/honey ferment filtrate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment lysate~0.9–1.35%
- 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 lysateLactococcus ferment lysate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateAsparagus officinalis extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allium sativum bulb extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pisum sativum seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycine max seed extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum tuberosum pulp extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolBetaine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineWater~0.15–0.55%
Glyceryl stearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateXylitol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCaprylic acid~0.1–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium polyacrylate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Propolis extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Saccharomyces/honey ferment filtrate, Bifida ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Asparagus officinalis extract, Allium sativum bulb extract, Pisum sativum seed extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Glycine max seed extract, Solanum tuberosum pulp extract, Tocopherol, Betaine, Water, Glyceryl stearate, Xylitol, Caprylic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Disodium edta
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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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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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