GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil
Works for
Anti-agingAdenosineWorks well
“the signs of ageing are reduced”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Polyglycerin-3 + 7 moreWorks
“skin-nourishing treatment”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“complexion is left looking radiant”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglycerin-3~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-31,2-hexanediol~1.8–2.6%
Alcohol~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholPolysorbate 20~1.5–2.3%
Pentylene glycol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMel~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelRoyal jelly~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyMannitol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCellulose~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBiosaccharide gum-2~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMaltodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinAdenosine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosineCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.05–0.3%
- 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 triglycerideAcrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteCommiphora mukul resin extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin
More about Commiphora mukul resin extractTriethyl citrate~0.01–0.1%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium metabisulfite~0.01–0.1%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseTin oxide~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene glycol, Mel, 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, Titanium dioxide, Sodium benzoate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium metabisulfite, Iron oxides, Potassium sorbate, Iron oxides, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Tin oxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| GUERLAINAbeille Royale Youth Watery OilYOUR PRODUCT | GenabellePDRN Vita Toning Ampoule | Holika HolikaPrime Youth 24K Gold Repair Ampoule | innisfreeTime science oil serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $132.00 | $21.64−$110.36 | $58.80−$73.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Tripeptide-1 | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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