PRODUCT REVIEW

WEI Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Centella asiatica leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.2%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "WEI - Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Isocetyl stearate, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and glycine soja seed extract in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.50%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails from 39.00$ up to 46.80$ in the United States and from 109.20A$ up to 141.96A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

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Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, centella asiatica leaf extract. These ingredients 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 extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

glycine soja seed extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Features a nine-herb complex to nourish, hydrate and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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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: glycerin, butylene glycol.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

glycerin 2.5% - 3%

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

isocetyl stearate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin

dimethicone 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Bee venom peptides help improve skin tone by improving overall elasticity.

Source: Skinstore

This product contains ingredients (glycine soja seed extract, glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

glycine soja seed extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica leaf extract 0.35% - 0.6%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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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Potential irritants

zingiber officinale root extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

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

ci 19140 0.2% - 0.35%

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A yellow dye

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl ether 6.1% - 7.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

isocetyl stearate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Isocetyl stearate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Behenyl alcohol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan laurate, Dimethicone, 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, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Sodium dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl acetate, Silica, Caprylyl glycol, Ci 19140, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: acetyl glucosamine algae extract +7 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +2 more Other: dipeptide-2 pentapeptide-18 +14 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract chenopodium quinoa seed extract +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +1 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate +10 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 arginine +15 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +15 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide acetyl heptapeptide-9 +14 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +18 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +28 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +40 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

WEI Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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