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somethinc Vita Propolis 60 + Bee Venom Glow Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with Bee Venom which has anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory properties.
adenosine
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
3.2% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Moisturizing
betaine
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
glycerin
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
corallina officinalis extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
3.2% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
adenosine
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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)
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
60% Vita Propolis + Bee Venom Glow Serum BEE GLOW FROM NATURE, FOR ACNE TREATMENT & GLOWING SOLUTION Bee Glow Essence Power combined with natural 60% Vita Propolis & Manuka Honey has long been the main key in treating acne, breakouts, also reducing excess sebum.
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
3.2% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
allantoin
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
propolis extract
23% -
34%
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
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
3.2% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
adenosine
0.35% -
0.75%
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
23% -
34%
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
melia azadirachta leaf extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
corallina officinalis extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
propolis extract
23% -
34%
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
glycerin
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Propolis extract, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Oryza sativa bran water, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Betaine, Honey extract, Xanthan gum, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Lawsonia inermis flower/fruit/leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Allantoin, Caffeine, Bee venom, Tocopherol
Sources
- Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Melia azedarach
- Preliminary and Pharmacological Profile of Melia azedarach L.: An Overview
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Vitamin E in dermatology