Works for
MoisturizingAcetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycerin + 11 moreWorks well
“Hyaluronic acid assists in maintaining healthy moisture levels in the skin.”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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: dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8
Anti-agingCentella asiatica leaf extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8 + 2 moreMay help
“Formerly named Manuka Bee Peptide Anti Wrinkle Serum.”
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.
Evens skin toneGlycine soja seed extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractNot delivered
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Zingiber officinale root extract, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPeg/ppg-8/3 diisostearate~3.8–4.6%
Glycerin~2.9–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneIsopropyl isostearate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateBee venom~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera stamen extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera germ extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- 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.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractLilium longiflorum bulb extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation
More about Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractGanoderma lucidum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractAngelica acutiloba root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysilicone-11~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Nylon-12~0.2–0.4%
Silica~0.3–0.55%
Peg-10 dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconePolysorbate 40~0.2–0.4%
Isohexadecane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateTromethamine~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Benzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.1–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Peg/ppg-8/3 diisostearate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl isostearate, 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, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Disodium edta, Hyaluronic acid, Xanthan gum, Polysilicone-11, Nylon-12, Silica, Peg-10 dimethicone, Polysorbate 40, Isohexadecane, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Ci 19140, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate
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| WEIBee Venom Rapid Wrinkle Repair SerumYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueSmart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum | FOREOSUPERCHARGED™ Triple-Action Firming Serum | Pai SkincarePai NAD+ & Tri-Peptide Renewal Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | — | $58.70 | $58.99 | $106.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"WEI - Bee Venom Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Price
The product retails for 44.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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