Manuka Doctor ApiClear Skin Treatment Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlucosamine hcl, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreWorks
“A serum that thoroughly hydrates whilst also calming aggravated skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glucosamine hcl, 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).
Anti-agingGlucosamine hclNot delivered
“The treatment contains anti-bacterial Purified Bee VenomTM that targets spots and acne whilst also reducing the appearance of fine lines and scars.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The treatment contains anti-bacterial Purified Bee VenomTM that targets spots and acne whilst also reducing the appearance of fine lines and scars.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Glucosamine hcl, Yeast extractMay help
“An ideal daily regime for tackling the causes of spots and acne.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- 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 glycolPortulaca oleracea extract~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlucosamine hcl~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclSodium hydroxide~0.45–1.1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRoyal jelly~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Glycerin~0.2–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholYeast extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelBee venom~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Portulaca oleracea extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Glucosamine hcl, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Royal jelly, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Benzyl alcohol, Yeast extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Mel, Bee venom, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Manuka DoctorApiClear Skin Treatment SerumYOUR PRODUCT | AHCHydrating Korean Skincare Aqualuronic Face Serum | FilorgaSerums Hydra-Hyal Intensive Hydrating Plumping Concentrate | NakeryRapid Lift Multi-Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $25.61 | $63.82 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Manuka Doctor - ApiClear Skin Treatment Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.30% - 0.75%, glucosamine hcl 0.60% - 1.35% and sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 30.80$ in the United States and for 20.99£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 4Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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