mizon Bee Venom Calming Fresh Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Niacinamide
5. Cetearyl Olivate
6. Sorbitan Olivate
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Water
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Water
13. Glycerin
14. Beta-Glucan
15. Bee Venom
16. Propolis Extract
17. Glyceryl Stearate
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Tropolone
21. Polysorbate 20
22. Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers
23. Octyldodecyl Myristate
24. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
25. Cyclopentasiloxane
26. Cyclohexasiloxane
27. Cyclopentasiloxane
28. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
29. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
30. Triethanolamine
31. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
32. Butyrospermum Parkii
33. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
34. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
35. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
36. Water
37. Butylene Glycol
38. Copper Tripeptide-1
39. 1,2-Hexanediol
40. Adenosine
41. Tocopheryl Acetate
42. Allantoin
43. Panthenol
44. Epidermal Growth Factor
45. Disodium EDTA
46. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl OlivateGlyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholWaterSodium HyaluronateWaterGlycerinBeta-GlucanBee VenomPropolis ExtractGlyceryl StearateCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinTropolonePolysorbate 20Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin PolymersOctyldodecyl MyristateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone CrosspolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTriethanolamineMangifera Indica Seed ButterButyrospermum ParkiiOlea Europaea Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLimnanthes Alba Seed OilWaterButylene GlycolCopper Tripeptide-11,2-HexanediolAdenosineTocopheryl AcetateAllantoinPanthenolEpidermal Growth FactorDisodium EDTAFragrance

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Bee Venom

Not decoded yet

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers

Not decoded yet

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Epidermal Growth Factor

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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