skinChemists Advanced Bee Venom Duo Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Advanced Bee Venom Duo Moisturiser”
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: cocos nucifera oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“An extravagant cocktail of essential daily vitamins, antioxidants, moisturisers and lipids combined in a silky formula that instantly plumps and smooth the skin by expertly blurring fine lines and wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCocos nucifera oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilXylitylglucoside~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideIsoceteth-20~1.2–1.8%
Anhydroxylitol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMel~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXylitol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolMica~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBee venom~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Cocos nucifera oil, Xylitylglucoside, Isoceteth-20, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Mel, Carbomer, Xylitol, Mica, Bee venom, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Potassium sorbate, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| skinChemistsAdvanced Bee Venom Duo MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Manuka DoctorAnti-Redness Calming Moisturiser | MuradHydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture Moisturiser | SVRTOPIALYSE Barrier Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $47.59 | $11.57−$36.02 | $68.02+$20.43 | $10.58−$37.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Retinyl Palmitate | Camelina Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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