Manuka Doctor ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Infused with Purified Bee Venom™ and manuka honey, the hydrating treatment boosts collagen and naturally stimulates elastin reproduction to plump skin and refine the appearance of fine lines and crow's feet.”
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
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Target dark under-eye circles and minimise wrinkles with the ApiNourish Age-Defying Eye Cream from Manuka Doctor , an anti-ageing formula that helps to smooth and revitalise tired skin around the eyes.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Mel~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelPolyacrylamide~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideCyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
- 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 triglycerideOryza sativa germ oil~1.7–2.6%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolC13-14 isoparaffin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinButylene glycol~0.85–1.3%
- 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 glycolShea butter oleyl esters~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-7~0.45–1.05%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acetateStearoxy dimethicone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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~0.35–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Glucosyl hesperidin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinTriethanolamine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineDimethicone~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconePanicum miliaceum seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Bee venom~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tannic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Acetyl hexapeptide-37~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-37Acetyl octapeptide-3~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl octapeptide-3Ingredient list view
Water, Mel, 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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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.
Price
The product retails for 10.99£ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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