PRODUCT REVIEW
Pure Heals Propolis 90 Ampoule
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
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Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Improves wrinkles with Adenosine and brightens skin with Niacinamide.
adenosine
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
niacinamide
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Moisturises skin with 90% of Propolis Extract for a healthy radiance.
sodium hyaluronate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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Anti-blemish
niacinamide
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
propolis extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
illicium verum fruit extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
User reviews (1)
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How well does it work for evening out skin tone?
1 review
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How well does it work for moisturization?
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How would you describe the texture?
1 review
heavy
Light
How much does it pill under makeup?
1 review
A lot
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How much does this product clog
pores?
1 review
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
1 review
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
adenosine
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
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Potential irritants
propolis extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
illicium verum fruit extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
propolis extract
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf water
6.2% -
9.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
niacinamide
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Show more
Ingredient list view
Propolis extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Niacinamide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium polyacrylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Honey extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Algin, Caramel, Adenosine, Illicium verum fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rose flower oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Sources
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries