Holika Holika Honey Royalactin Propolis Ampoule
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 17 moreWorks well
“Supported by nourishing shea butter and moisturising hyaluronic acid, the radiance-enhancing elixir leaves skin feeling revitalised with a healthy-looking luminosity.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“Star ingredient honey boosts skin’s glow, while royal jelly enhances skin’s firmness and elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Beta-glucan + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Pentylene glycol~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinMethyl gluceth-20~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Polyglycerin-3~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Niacinamide~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideButylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.95%
Alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- 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 AlcoholPropolis extract~0.9–1.1%
- 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 extractOctyldodeceth-16~0.65–1%
Dipropylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMethylpropanediol~0.5–0.75%
Laminaria japonica extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractEclipta prostrata leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractHoney~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateXanthan gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTromethamine~0.3–0.55%
Propanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosineFructooligosaccharides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinBeta-glucan~0.25–0.45%
- 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-glucanCynara scolymus leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractPolyquaternium-51~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Camellia sinensis leaf water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractTheobroma cacao seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dextrin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinAcmella oleracea extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Maltodextrin~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydrolyzed royal jelly protein~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Alcohol, Propolis extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Dipropylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Laminaria japonica extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Honey, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Xanthan gum, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Parfum, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrogenated lecithin, Beta-glucan, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Polyquaternium-51, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Dextrin, Acmella oleracea extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein
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| Holika HolikaHoney Royalactin Propolis AmpouleYOUR PRODUCT | Thank You FarmerPhyto Relieful Cica Ampoule | GenabelleGlutathione Vita Glow Spicule Shot 30ml | MatkasKorean Triple Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum for Face + 2% Niacinamide B3 + Vitamin B5 + 8 Peptides for Deep Firming, Plump Wrinkles, Hydrating Dewy Skin, Anti Aging Acido Hialuronico Facial Serum | |
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| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | — | $17.99 | $23.14 | $25.97 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 9 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Hexapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Holika Holika - Honey Royalactin Propolis Ampoule" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (1.90% - 2.30%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (polyglycerin-3 2.30% - 2.80%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, fructooligosaccharides 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 52.50CA$ in Canada and for 29.95£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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