skinChemists Advanced Bee Venom Facial Serum
Works for
MoisturizingMel, Honey + 4 moreWorks
“Advanced Bee Venom Serum has been specially with the aim of plumping, firming and hydrating skin while increasing collagen production within the skin for younger looking skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Advanced Bee Venom Serum has been specially with the aim of plumping, firming and hydrating skin while increasing collagen production within the skin for younger looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 37~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethanolamine~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~3.5–4.3%
- 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 CarbomerMel~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyGlycerin~1.9–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinBee venom~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateAllantoin~0.6–0.95%
- 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 AllantoinPhenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Parfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- 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 extractPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 37, Unknown, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Mel, Honey, Glycerin, Bee venom, Unknown, Alcohol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate
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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 Facial SerumYOUR PRODUCT | PhilosophyWhen Hope Is Not Enough Face Serum | BABORMoisture Serum | Lancer SkincareYounger Pure Youth Serum with MIMIXYL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | Panthenol | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"skinChemists - Advanced Bee Venom Facial Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.65% - 0.95% and glycerin 1.90% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.99£ 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.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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