skinChemists Pro 5 Collagen Bee Venom Facial Serum v2017
Works for
MoisturizingMel, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
“Containing Bee Venom, Hyaluronic Acid and Honey that has high antioxidant levels this serum is perfect skin saviour for any skin type.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, 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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Pro-5 Collagen Bee Venom Facial Serum aims to firm, plump and smooth the skin’s complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~6.9–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sd alcohol 1~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethanolamine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~2.1–3.2%
- 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~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinBee venom~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateAllantoin~0.4–0.9%
- 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~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- 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~0.1–0.35%
- 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~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Sd alcohol 1, Unknown, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Mel, Glycerin, Bee venom, Benzyl 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.
| skinChemistsPro 5 Collagen Bee Venom Facial Serum v2017YOUR PRODUCT | PhilosophyWhen Hope Is Not Enough Face Serum | BABORMoisture Serum | Nurse JamieEGF Botanical Complex Moisturizing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 42% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | — | $81.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | Panthenol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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