CNP Laboratory Propolis Energy Ampule
Works for
MoisturizingMadecassoside, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 14 moreWorks well
“Infused with medacassoside to soothe, hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin and propolis extract to enhance skin’s vitality. Apply on cleansed and toned skin. Suitable for tired and dry skin.”
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, 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: arginine, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Madecassoside + 6 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) 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 - ficus carica fruit extract, imperata cylindrica root extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Madecassoside, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 3 moreMay help
This product contains madecassoside, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. These ingredients 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propolis extract10%
- 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~4.9–7.3%
- 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~3.2–4.8%
- 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~1.9–2.8%
Polysorbate 20~2–3%
Sophora flavescens extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imperata cylindrica root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractPropanediol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCarbomer~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.45–1%
- 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 ArginineMadecassoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAllantoin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 AllantoinCodonopsis lanceolata root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractPunica granatum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractPeg-8~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilBeta-glucan~0.1–0.45%
- 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-glucanSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Honey extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractSodium lactate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateBiotin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinPalmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.05–0.3%
- 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-1Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.05–0.25%
- 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 tetrapeptide-7Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propolis extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sophora flavescens extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Codonopsis lanceolata root extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Peg-8, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Beta-glucan, Sodium citrate, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Honey extract, Sodium lactate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Biotin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Disodium edta
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| CNP LaboratoryPropolis Energy AmpuleYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Matrixyl 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule | TIRTIRCica Care Serum | SkintegraLunar Concentrate Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | $9.99 | $6.97−$3.02 | $29.80+$19.81 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 8 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"CNP Laboratory - Propolis Energy Ampule" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.30% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.05% - 0.25%). 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.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.35% - 0.80% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.10% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55%, imperata cylindrica root extract 1.40% - 2.10%, glycerin 3.20% - 4.80% and arginine 0.45% - 1.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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