PRODUCT REVIEW
GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Discovery Age-Defying Programme: Oil, Serum, Lotion, Cream
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Highlighted Ingredients. .
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
adenosine
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Highlighted Ingredients. .
polyglycerin-3
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
sodium hyaluronate
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
mannitol
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
albizia julibrissin bark extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
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Exfoliation
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
a skincare program powered by BlackBee and Dynamic BlackBee Repair Technology.
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
royal jelly
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
parfum
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
royal jelly
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
parfum
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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propanediol
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
glycerin
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Mel, Honey, Royal jelly, Lecithin, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Parfum, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Angelica keiskei extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene glycol, Mel, Honey, Royal jelly, Mannitol, Cellulose, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Biosaccharide gum-2, Tocopheryl acetate, Maltodextrin, Adenosine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Triethyl citrate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Sodium benzoate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium metabisulfite, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Potassium sorbate, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Tin oxide, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Mel, Honey, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Royal jelly, Decyloxazolidinone, Lauroyl lysine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Peg-8, Pentylene glycol, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Glycolic acid, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Sodium hydroxide, Avena sativa kernel extract, Carbomer, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Lactic acid, Sodium magnesium silicate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Tetrasodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Adenosine, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Caramel, Biosaccharide gum-2, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Geraniol, Malva sylvestris extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral, Bht, Ci 19140, Ci 14700, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, C15-19 alkane, Isononyl isononanoate, Mel, Honey, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Cellulose, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearyl alcohol, Royal jelly, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Steareth-21, Parfum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Avena sativa kernel extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Peg-8, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Hyaluronic acid, Butylene glycol, Sodium lactate, Zingiber officinale root extract, Bht, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Citric acid
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