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MoisturizingGlycerin, Mel + 5 moreWorks
“Bee Glow Youth moisturizer dewy skin Abeille Royale from Guerlain, a perfecting moisturizer that provides optimum hydration for the skin and creates an ultra-radiant finish for dewy-looking skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“The face immediately seems younger.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- 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 AlcoholMel~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerPentylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRoyal jelly~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyCellulose~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractPpg-26-buteth-26~0.3–0.75%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 acetateParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.7%
- 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 fluorphlogopitePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
- 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 citrateTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- 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 dioxideBiosaccharide gum-2~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaramel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHydrolyzed soy flour~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Polyquaternium-7~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Tin oxide~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCi 19140~0.05–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Methylsilanol tri-peg-8 glyceryl cocoate~0.05–0.2%
Bht~0.05–0.1%
Ci 14700~0.01–0.1%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol, Mel, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Royal jelly, Cellulose, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium citrate, Titanium dioxide, Biosaccharide gum-2, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Caramel, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Hydrolyzed soy flour, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Polyquaternium-7, Geraniol, Tin oxide, Hydroxycitronellal, Ci 19140, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Methylsilanol tri-peg-8 glyceryl cocoate, Bht, Ci 14700, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| GUERLAINBee Glow Youth MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | CHANELLE LIFT CREAM | face republicVita Glow Radiance Cream | Pour Moi SkincareDesert Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | — | — | $19.55 | $49.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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