Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.20% - 0.40%). 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 0.20% - 0.35%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40%, diglycerin 0.20% - 0.40%, glycerin 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium lactate 0.20% - 0.40%, mannitol 0.75% - 1.15%, polyglycerin-3 2.90% - 3.60% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

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The product retails from 93.60£ up to 3540.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 197.97A$ up to 304.00A$ in Australia and from 84.60$ up to 96.90$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The Guerlain Double R Renew & Repair Serum features the anti-ageing properties of Abeille Royal combined with a soft-peeling effect.

Source: Allbeauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, glycolic acid, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.

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.

adenosine 0.2% - 0.35%

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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)

glycolic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

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

palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

The Renew serum uses three types of AHA which sink into the skin for a super gentle exfoliation, while the Repair formula is a potent Royal Jelly which works to lift, tone and moisturise the complexion. The result?

Source: Feelunique

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

glycolic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The formula contains antioxidant raw ingredients including black bee Royal Jelly for a deep-hydrating boost of moisture, and skin remains smoother and pores look less visible.

Source: Sephora AU

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: diglycerin, 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: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl hexapeptide-12

dimethicone 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium lactate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: albizia julibrissin bark extract.

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.

glycolic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

albizia julibrissin bark extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

lactic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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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

glycolic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

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alcohol 1.8% - 2.2%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

royal jelly 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.4% - 5.3%

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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

pentylene glycol 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl gluceth-20, Alcohol, Royal jelly, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Mannitol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cellulose, Mel, Honey, Parfum, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium citrate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citric acid, Peg-8, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Commiphora mukul resin extract, Limonene, Caramel, Triethyl citrate, Benzyl salicylate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium lactate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Linalool, Tin oxide, Bht, Tocopherol, Ci 14700, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, 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

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Key ingredients	glycolic acid adenosine +15 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +6 more Other: copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14 tripeptide-1 +29 more	Common: glycolic acid palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +5 more Other: lactic acid phytosphingosine +15 more	Common: adenosine glycolic acid +4 more Other: salicylic acid retinol +11 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 myristoyl hexapeptide-16 +23 more	Common: adenosine glycolic acid +2 more Other: tripeptide-1 niacinamide +24 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +22 more	Common: adenosine palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +2 more Other: niacinamide madecassic acid +13 more	Common: adenosine glycolic acid +1 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid	Common: glycolic acid palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 +1 more Other: palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more	Common: glycolic acid adenosine +3 more Other: niacinamide retinol +7 more
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Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +52 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	dimethoxytolyl propylresorcinol Has skin benefit? gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +9 more	pancratium maritimum extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +101 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +45 more

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GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Double R Renew Repair Serum

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Anti-aging

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Exfoliation

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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