WEI Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Cream Mask

WEI Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Cream Mask

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-aging
Centella asiatica leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“A nutrient-rich, moisturising and anti-wrinkle cream mask that revitalises, hydrates and plumps the skin”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.~0.45–0.65%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–1.8%
Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.3–0.6%
Moisturizing
Isocetyl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“A nutrient-rich, moisturising and anti-wrinkle cream mask that revitalises, hydrates and plumps the skin”
Source: Sephora New Zealand

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, isocetyl stearate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Isocetyl stearateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~6–7.3%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–1.8%
Ganoderma lucidum extractKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.65%
Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.3–0.6%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~4–4.9%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.4–2.9%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.4%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Centella asiatica leaf extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractLicorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentationMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Ganoderma lucidum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~0.3–0.6%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.5–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isocetyl stearate~6–7.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butylene glycol~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Isostearyl stearoyl stearate~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Stearic acid~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Tromethamine~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Ozokerite~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Bee venom~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Nelumbo nucifera stamen extract~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Nelumbo nucifera germ extract~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

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Lilium longiflorum bulb extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin tone

Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation

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Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.35–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Glycine soja seed extract~0.3–0.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingReduces rednessEvens skin tone

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan stearate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carbomer~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Benzoic acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isocetyl stearate, Butylene glycol, Isostearyl stearoyl stearate, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Tromethamine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ozokerite, Bee venom, Nelumbo nucifera stamen extract, Nelumbo nucifera germ extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Lilium longiflorum bulb extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Polysorbate 20, Ci 19140

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