Name: Manuka Doctor - ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream
Brand: Manuka Doctor

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Manuka Doctor - ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Manuka Doctor - ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl octapeptide-3, glycerin, glucosyl hesperidin, honey and mel) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, mel and oryza sativa germ oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl octapeptide-3 0.05% - 0.15% and acetyl hexapeptide-37 0.10% - 0.15%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides 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.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 10.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-37, acetyl octapeptide-3. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

acetyl hexapeptide-37 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

acetyl octapeptide-3 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream

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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: glycerin, glucosyl hesperidin.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-37, acetyl octapeptide-3

acetyl hexapeptide-37 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2% - 2.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 2.4% - 2.9%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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polyacrylamide 3.1% - 3.8%

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Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2% - 2.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

mel 5.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

honey 4% - 4.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Antibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

Ingredient list view

Water, Mel, Honey, Polyacrylamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa germ oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Butylene glycol, Shea butter oleyl esters, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl acetate, Stearoxy dimethicone, Glycerin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosyl hesperidin, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Panicum miliaceum seed extract, Caprylyl glycol, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Bee venom, Tannic acid, Potassium sorbate, Acetyl hexapeptide-37, Acetyl octapeptide-3

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-37 acetyl octapeptide-3 +4 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 dimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +11 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 glycerin Other: palmitoyl oligopeptide palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +3 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +21 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 cyclopentasiloxane +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-37 dimethicone +1 more Other: salicylic acid acetyl hexapeptide-30 +33 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 dimethicone +1 more Other: aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate acetyl glucosamine +10 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-5 niacinamide +8 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 dimethicone +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +18 more	Common: acetyl octapeptide-3 caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: pentapeptide-18 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +28 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +8 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +8 more	n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +34 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +13 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +4 more	microcitrus australasica fruit extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +37 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +32 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? mel Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl stearate Has skin benefit? +106 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +72 more

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