Manuka Doctor ApiRefine Targeted Wrinkle Filler
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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Mel + 6 moreWorks
“Infused with the signature ingredients of Purified Bee Venom TM and Manuka Honey, it seeks to stimulate natural collagen synthesis, which increases elasticity and moisturization.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, honey.
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-agingACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3Not delivered
“Forget about expensive surgery and fillers; this advanced anti-aging serum works to diminish the look of fine lines in just 30 minutes with a powerful blend of natural ingredients and skincare technology.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.Medium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.2–8.7%
- 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 CyclopentasiloxaneMel~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinSilica~2.2–2.6%
Acrylates copolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerAlcohol denat.~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyacrylamide~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamidePolymethylsilsesquioxane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerButylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolParaffin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPanicum miliaceum seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Laureth-7~0.4–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidVp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTannic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Bee venom~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Octapeptide-3~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mel, Honey, Glycerin, Silica, Acrylates copolymer, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Butylene glycol, Paraffin, Panicum miliaceum seed extract, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, Citric acid, Vp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester, Hydrolyzed sesame protein pg-propyl methylsilanediol, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Caprylyl glycol, Tannic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Bee venom, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Octapeptide-3
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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 DoctorApiRefine Targeted Wrinkle FillerYOUR PRODUCT | LANEIGEFresh Calming Mousse Moisturizer | Mary&MayShea Butter & Rice Bran Body Cream 250ml | e.l.f. CosmeticsHappy Hydration Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | — | — | $22.82 | $30.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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