Works for
MoisturizingPropolis extract, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks
“Papa Recipe Bombee Skin is a moisturizing toner that helps to instantly hydrate dry skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, 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-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterWater~11–17%
Propolis extract~4.8–7.2%
- 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 extractGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.5–3.7%
- 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 glycolHoney~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMorus alba bark extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractGinkgo biloba nut extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acorus calamus root extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.5–1.15%
- 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 extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Thymus quinquecostatus extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha arvensis extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Borago officinalis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum officinale extract~0.15–0.55%
Chamomilla recutita leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBetaine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPulsatilla koreana extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Usnea barbata extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf water, Water, Propolis extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Honey, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Morus alba bark extract, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Thymus quinquecostatus extract, Mentha arvensis extract, Borago officinalis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Chamomilla recutita leaf extract, Allantoin, Betaine, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Usnea barbata extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium hyaluronate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PAPA RECIPEBombee SkinYOUR PRODUCT | BentonDeep Green Tea Toner | SiorisMy First Essener | Formal BeePropolis Vita C Essence Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | $20.00 | $2.03−$17.97 | $4.78−$15.22 | $17.92−$2.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Extract | Hyaluronic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"PAPA RECIPE - Bombee Skin" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.10%, betaine 0.10% - 0.30% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.00A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Morus alba L. nature's functional tonicsciencedirect.com
- 5Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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