Skincare

BIOCLARITY CLEANSE

BioClarity cleanse is the first step of the 3-step clear skin routine designed to combat acne. It is a grey colored tube available in mini (2.25 fl. oz) and value (4 fl. oz) packs at $9.95 and $14.95 respectively. Its key ingredients include Chamomile, Cucumber, and Green Tea.

PROS:

• It contains green tea which helps in soothing skin and acts as an antioxidant.
• It is good for dry skin.
• Vegan and cruelty-free.

CONS:

• It makes skin feel more oily, especially if you have oily skin type.
• It feels a little itchy and harsh on the skin.
• It contains phenoxyethanol which further irritates the skin.

The cleanser is a clear liquid to clean up the face before using any other skincare product. However, as a preservative, it uses phenoxyethanol which is a skin irritant. Phenoxyethanol can increase skin allergies and cause skin rashes, blistering, and itching. It may increase the irritation in sensitive skin and skin suffering from conditions like eczema and dermatitis.

While using the cleanser for the first time, it made my skin feel oily which is not exactly welcomed for someone with oily or combination skin. It did not make my skin feel clean at all. However, I still used it for a couple of weeks to see how it affects my face acne. It did not make much of a difference. I decided to change the face cleanser brand and look for something that works on my acne.

I came across Bee Elite Essentials through a social media post and decided to give it a try. The White Willow Bark face cleanser does not contain any harmful preservatives and it makes my face feel clean after washing. It has been a week and I have already started to see a small difference in my appearance. The redness has reduced substantially. I’m going to order the complete regime now to better suit my skin.

BIOCLARITY CLARIFYING MASQUE

BioClarity is a vegan skincare brand specializing in acne skincare. I tried its clarifying masque. It comes in a nice green pot with 1.7 ounces for $24.95. The thick pasty face mask is green colored with their special ingredient, Floralux.

PROS:

• Removes oil to reduce acne from the skin.
• It makes the skin feel clean.
• It is vegan and cruelty-free skincare which means it also falls in the category of clean beauty products.

CONS:

• It does not smell so good.
• Extremely drying, especially for dry or sensitive skin.
• Contains Phenoxyethanol

BioClarity is a skincare brand that is known for its acne-reducing vegan skincare solutions. However, it also contains Phenoxyethanol as a preservative. Phenoxyethanol irritates the skin and causes skin blistering, it can also cause skin allergy. The Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex that is used in the composition of the mask acts as an antioxidant. This is the same Copper chlorophyllin which is used as a food colorant because of which it probably tints the skin green. The mask dries out the face which is a plus for oily skin prone to acne but not for dry skin.

When our skin dries, it tends to produce more sebum in order to compensate for the dryness which then leads to more breakouts. I have combination skin and it made my skin break out more. At first, I thought that it was that purge phase but my acne did not reduce even after a month and a half of using it. So I switched to another clay mask by Bee Elite Essentials. 

The Ageless Bee Venom Face Mask is filled with rich ingredients like Bee Venom and Manuka Honey. It helped me reduce the inflammation on my skin and it was so relaxing. It removed the excess oil from my face but without overly drying it. Generally, we think that others see the difference in our faces because we are so used to seeing our faces every day that we might miss the minor changes. However, after about a week of using the face mask, I started noticing slight changes in my skin. For instance, the redness had reduced substantially and the acne was reduced to minor bumps. I’m switching. I just love the feeling and looking forward to reordering soon.

BIOCLARITY HYDRATE

BioClarity hydrate is a light-weight moisturizer for daily use. It comes in a pretty blue and green colored tube and is available in 1 oz and 2 oz variants. The key ingredients it contains are Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (Floralux), olives, licorice roots, shea butter, chamomile, and argan.

PROS:

• It is a light-weight moisturizer that gets absorbed in the skin very quickly.
• Non-comedogenic which means that it doesn’t clog skin pores and cause acne.
• Vegan skincare.

CONS:

• Feels sticky while applying.
• Because of fast absorption, I often need to reapply it several times a day to not leave my skin dry.
• It seems more suitable for oily skin than dry or sensitive skin.

The moisturizer or “skin smoothie” contains phenoxyethanol which might be the reason why it feels sticky while applying it to the face. The brand suggests this for normal to dry skin, however, because of the light-weight formula it gets absorbed quickly and leaves skin feeling dry and tight.

Dry skin is more prone to premature aging and skin allergies that can cause itching, irritation, and redness. Moreover, the preservative used in this can also be responsible for skin irritation, blistering, rashes, and burning sensation. I had to stop using the moisturizer after the first finished so fast because of constantly re-applying it. I began looking for a better moisturizer which can keep my skin hydrated for longer and that’s how I came across Bee Elite Essentials Ageless Bee Venom Face Cream.

First of all, it does not contain any harmful preservatives and the cream is so moisturizing yet light-weight that I don’t have to keep on re-applying it every two hours. The ingredients are also very rich, they include Bee Venom, UMF 24+ Manuka Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosehip Seed Oil and many others. It is totally worth giving a try, I’m subscribing to the product.

FAQs

Is BioClarity good for acne?

It depends on whether your skin can tolerate the ingredients, mainly the preservative - Phenoxyethanol. If not, then you might feel a slight burning sensation, skin blistering, redness, irritation, and rashes. These are the side effects of using Phenoxyethanol.

How long does BioClarity take to work?

According to the website you have to keep using it for 2 weeks to see substantial results, however, it depends on how your skin reacts to the product. If you have sensitive skin towards preservatives like phenoxyethanol, it may happen that the products may not work at all or make your skin condition worse.

Is BioClarity good for Oily skin?

Yes, some of its products like Clarifying masque and Hydrate are helpful for oily skin. However, its skin cleanser Cleanse leaves skin feeling more oily than clean.

Is BioClarity legit?

BioClarity is a vegan and 100% Cruelty-free skincare brand. However, it does contain preservatives that might be harmful to certain skin types.

FINAL NOTE

BioClarity is a vegan and cruelty-free skincare brand that focuses more on acne-prone skin. However, almost all of its products contain Phenoxyethanol which has a tendency to further aggravate acne, skin allergy or sensitive skin. So, it is only useful for people whose skin can tolerate the preserving ingredient.

As compared to it, Bee Elite Essentials brings scientific proof of every ingredient that they have used in the formulation. It is worth the price we pay. The brand believes in a holistic approach for anti-aging which includes Topical skincare, nutritional care, and healthy lifestyle habits.

To make sure that their consumers also get the benefits of all the three aspects to anti-aging, the brand offers a complete Ageless Bundle that includes Ageless series topical skincare products along with a month-long supply of Ageless Rejuvenating Nutritional supplements and Jade/Rose Quartz Roller and Gua Sha Tool to encourage and aid face massaging practice. The brand had made sure that its customers are well-informed when it comes to anti-aging. They are also providing their online E-course subscription worth $979,  3 e-books on a healthy lifestyle, face yoga, and face massage worth $99 each, private YouTube channel and members-only Facebook group along with the bundle worth over $1500, all for free with the bundle.

All of this, Bee Elite Essentials offers in only $299 with an 85% discount for a whole month’s supply. The best thing about Ageless series products is that they suit all skin types. It contains highly effective ingredients like Bee Venom from Georgia, UMF 24+ Manuka Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Next-generation Peptides, and Hydrolyzed collagen to give us effective and fast anti-aging results naturally.

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SKINCEUTICALS C E FERULIC ACID

I used SkinCeuticals previously for about a month and I have to say that it does what it says at its best. The brown-colored vial is about 2 inches long and contains 1 ounce of serum. The squeezy is easy to use and the serum itself is colorless when fresh.

PROS:

• Clinical grade ingredients with the following concentration: 15% vitamin C (L-Ascorbic acid), 1% Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) and 0.5% Ferulic acid. These concentrations are high as compared to many other brands that use these ingredients.
• It helps in reducing skin blemishes due to pollution and UV rays.
• It makes skin glow.

CONS:

• It uses L-Ascorbic Acid (LAA) which is comparatively more unstable than other derivatives of Vitamin C, like Ethyl Ascorbate.
• The vitamin C it uses also has a tendency to oxidize quickly (as soon as in a month) after which it does not act much of an antioxidant.
• It has a slightly sticky texture because of which it can’t be used under makeup.
• Too costly for the ingredients it uses.

Vitamin C in raw form is extremely unstable, does not penetrate our skin and is prone to oxidizing when applied topically. So it is not that useful as an antioxidant. This is why scientists and researchers have developed different derivatives of Vitamin C that are more stable than the raw form. LAA is the most popular form of vitamin C used in most of the pricier skincare products like SkinCeuticals however, it isn’t the most stable form. LAA is prone to the process of oxidation as well, only slower than pure Vitamin C.

Which is why the color of the serum turned light amber after a while. It also takes a lot of time to properly absorb in the skin and the sticky feeling lasts for long. I read in a study that the most stable and effective form of Vitamin C is 3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic acid (Ethyl ascorbate). It is a patented derivative, purest form of Vitamin C. Now, if I was getting this in the product at the price which it currently sells, I would have happily bought another bottle. While reading about 3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic acid, I came across an anti-aging skincare brand, Bee Elite Essentials that contains this form of Vitamin C in its products.

I checked their site and ordered the Ageless Bee Venom face serum after thoroughly checking the ingredients listed on the website (it did contain 3-O-Ethyl-L-Ascorbic acid in almost all its products). I’ve been using it for the past week. I feel no stickiness and or stuffiness when I apply it. The texture is smooth and it absorbs very easily. My skin feels a lot smoother than before. It costs $37 less for the same 1 ounce. I think I have found my serum.

SKINCEUTICALS SERUMS

SkinCeuticals offers a range of face serums for different skin aging problems. Discoloration Defense for pigmentation, C + AHA for protection, and Blemish and Age Defense for acne.

PROS:

• Medical grade ingredients.
• In higher concentrations of certain ingredients for better results.
• Does what it says.

CONS:

• Costs way higher for the ingredients it uses.
• It targets singular problems instead of giving wholesome anti-aging skincare.
• Need to use several different serums to address different problems.
• Products oxidize with time.

The three face serums mentioned above cost about $226 together if I need to address all the three problems of my face which is way too costly. However, it does contain ingredients with clinical strength like vitamin C, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and Niacinamide. That was the reason I first wanted to try out these serums.

After using it for a week I started to see orange tint in Discoloration Defense and C + AHA. The color then gradually darkened to the point that it also stained my clothes. I believe it is because of oxidation that Vitamin C turns orange and then dark brown as it is very unstable and has a tendency to oxidize. Another thing that I noticed is that the rubber squeezy at the top of the Blemish and Age Defense bottle became sticky and started to fall apart.

All-in-all the experience was too messy to actually notice any difference in the skin texture. I had to look for another face serum that can give my better user experience and all benefits in one instead of three different products. My friend suggested Bee Elite Essentials Ageless Bee Venom Face Serum. She said that it targets all the signs of skin aging and strengthens skin collagen. That, for me, was a plus.

The face serum is only for $129 and seeps in my skin easily. So far, I feel that it is working on my skin steadily. It has cleared up the redness on my skin. My skin looks a lot cleaner than before because of reduced acne and redness. I’m definitely going to order again.

SKINCEUTICALS TRIPLE LIPID RESTORE 2:4:2

The Skinceuticals skin cream uses a patented triple lipid formula for anti-aging. The idea is to provide intense moisturization so as to increase skin elasticity. The face cream costs $128 for 1.6 fl oz.

PROS:

• Provides immense hydration
• Soft to touch
• Contains clinical-grade ingredients

CONS:

• Very thick and greasy
• Too costly
• Targets only one dimension of skin aging

The Triple lipid restore is a face cream for increasing skin elasticity with intense moisturization. However, because of this, it is a very thick cream with a matte finish. When I used it for the first time, I was happy about the matte finish but that changed after a couple of hours. The cream made my face shiny and greasy.

Apart from that, it also targets singularly on dryness. Of course, dry skin is more prone to aging as compared to other skin types but many other factors also play a part in it like UV rays, free radicals, and inflammation. Damage caused due to these factors may not be reduced with this cream. This is what we can call an extremely expensive moisturizer. I needed a multi-dimensional skin cream that targets the signs of aging all-round.

That’s how I switched to Bee Elite Essentials Ageless Bee Venom Face Cream. It contains Bee Venom that boosts skin collagen and improves blood circulation to detoxify and strengthen my skin structure, Manuka Honey to repair, restore and protect skin from inflammation, Next-generation Vitamin C (more stable and easily penetrable than L-ascorbic acid) to protect skin from UV rays, shea butter to combat dryness and green tea to neutralize free radicals.

At almost the same price it gives me multiple benefits that include moisturizing, protection, hydration and anti-aging. I absolutely love how it makes my skin feel softer and smoother with every use and I’m planning on reordering it soon.

SKINCEUTICALS FACE CLEANSERS

SkinCeuticals offers a large range of face cleansers, all targeting different skin issues. LHA cleansing gel for acne, soothing cleanser for sensitive skin, gentle cleanser for renewal cleanser for skin brightening, replenishing cleanser for deep cleansing and so on.

However, all these cleansers specifically target singular problems instead of giving multiple benefits. If I want all the benefits then I have to buy all of them which is very costly (somewhere around $219). I had used its soothing cleanser once, however, it was extremely drying. So I decided to go for a cleanser that can give all these benefits in one.

My cousin told me about Bee Elite Essentials and the Ageless White Willow Bark Face Cleanser they offer. The best part was that it contained nature-inspired ingredients like Manuka Honey UMF 24+, Hibiscus and Rosehip seed oil. It costs only $69 for 8.45 fl oz. It has a smooth texture and it keeps my face soft, clean and bright. The Manuka honey in it helps to fight inflammation and protect my face from germs and acne-causing bacteria. It also made my skin glow like never before. I don’t even feel like putting on makeup now that my skin looks healthier than before.

FAQs

Which SkinCeuticals product is the best?

SkinCeuticals make products targeting any singular skin problem and so there isn’t any best SkinCeuticals product.

Can you buy a SkinCeuticals product in stores?

SkinCeuticals products are only sold by authorized partners which include dermatologists, estheticians, etc.

Is SkinCeuticals medical grade?

Yes, SkinCeuticals uses medical-grade ingredients to create its skincare products.

Are SkinCeuticals products natural?

There is no statement or proof that SkinCeuticals products are natural.

FINAL NOTES

SkinCeuticals is a medical-grade skincare brand that targets aging signs one at a time which is why it may not give faster anti-aging results. It also uses the most basic and unstable form of Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) in most of its products. As compared to the ingredients it uses, the brand also sells its products at a quite higher cost. Part of it might be because of its exclusivity and availability from only its partners and skincare professionals.

As compared to it, Bee Elite Essentials brings scientific proof of every ingredient that they have used in the formulation. The brand believes in a holistic approach for anti-aging which includes Topical skincare, nutritional care, and healthy lifestyle habits. And judging by the overall benefits, I believe it is worth the price.

The brand makes sure that its consumers also get the benefits of all three aspects of anti-aging. The brand is offering a complete package with Ageless Ultimate Bundle that includes Ageless series topical skincare products along with a month-long supply of Ageless Rejuvenating Nutritional supplements and Jade or Rose Quartz Roller and Gua Sha Tool to encourage and aid face massaging practice. The brand strives to educate the t customers when it comes to anti-aging and makes sure they are well informed. They are also providing their online E-course subscription worth $979,  3 e-books on a healthy lifestyle, face yoga, and face massage worth $99 each, private YouTube channel and members-only Facebook group along with the bundle worth over $1500, all for free with the bundle.

All of this, Bee Elite Essentials offers in only $299 with an 85% discount for a whole month’s supply. The best thing about Ageless series products is that they suit all skin types. It contains highly effective ingredients like Bee Venom from Georgia, UMF 24+ Manuka Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Next-generation Peptides, and Hydrolyzed collagen to give us effective and fast anti-aging results naturally.

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BEENIGMA FACE CREAM

I started using Beenigma face cream 2 months ago. It came in a 50ml white-colored jar. The quantity seems to be more than enough for longer use. Along with the jar, a small plastic applicator is also available for ease of use. Here are certain pros and cons of Beenigma.

PROS:

• The cream feels soft on the face which makes it easier to apply.
• It has a mild, pleasant fragrance of honey.
• A little goes a long way.

CONS:

• Thick, greasy texture which feels stuffy especially if you have oily or combination skin.
• Dark greenish mold appeared on the surface of the cream after only a couple of months. I stopped using it after that.
• Thick texture makes the skin feel stuffy, especially to people with oily or combination skin.

In these two months using Beenigma face cream, my face felt softer after I applied it (similar to how it would feel if I applied any other moisturizer) but I did not see any significant difference otherwise.

The mold made me throw away the cream but not before re-checking the ingredients list. It does not contain any kind of preservative, natural or otherwise, which explains the mold. However, one thing that I noticed was that Bee venom and Manuka Honey are written last in the ingredient list which suggests that their quantity is a bare minimum in the formulation of this cream. Other ingredients are the same that are used to make any other drugstore moisturizer. With these ingredients, the price at which it sells is very high. Moreover, the brand hasn’t disclosed its complete list of ingredients online so the only way to know what’s in it is to buy the product or ask someone who owns it.

I looked for face creams that contain Bee venom and Manuka honey which led me to Bee Elite Essentials. Their Ageless face cream contains Bee venom, Manuka honey, Manuka oil, and other nature-based ingredients. I read all this on their website where they have put a list of ingredients on every product page. Their Face Cream costs $129  but if you buy the complete bundle which consists of Ageless Bee Venom face cream, face mask, face serum and Ageless White Willow Bark face cleanser, you get for $299 along with Face Massage roller, Gua Sha scraper, 3 lifestyle ebooks, and many other surprises. 

When I ordered the product, I immediately checked the ingredients list, and I was pleasantly surprised to see such a rich ingredient list. The main ingredients like Manuka honey and Bee venom are written at the top of the list and the other ingredients that follow that are just as potent and nature-based. The ingredients, price and product packaging sure has impressed me, I’m looking forward to using it.

BEENIGMA FACE MASKS

Beenigma offers three different face masks: 24K Gold face mask for bright skin, Pink rose mask for rejuvenated skin and Cocoa face mask for soft skin. All three face masks contain Bee Venom and Manuka honey as anti-aging ingredients but in extremely minimal quantities as the ingredient label suggests.

The three face masks seem to be targeted towards three different skin problems — dullness, roughness, and dryness. So if I would like to get all three benefits, I supposedly need to buy all three face masks which will cost roughly around $360. That is very expensive as compared to the ingredients it uses in all the three masks. The Manuka honey it uses also falls under UMF 20+ which isn’t the highest strength of Manuka honey (the highest grade Manuka honey is UMF 24+). 

So naturally, I was inclined to find another anti-aging skincare brand that gives me more in a single product. A face mask that can address dullness, roughness, dryness, acne, and aging. Fortunately, I found Bee Elite Essentials. 

The first thing I noticed in the Ageless Bee Venom Face cream is that it contains all the ingredients of the three Beenigma masks put together, plus more. The other thing is that it costs less than third of the money I may need to shell out for all three face mask creams. I love the fact that it is made to target all skin problems related to aging like acne, inflammation, dryness, dullness, and fine lines and wrinkles. I have to say, I found the right skincare brand for my skin.

BEENIGMA NIGHT CREAM

Beenigma night cream is available worldwide at $34.95. It is a handy sea blue-colored bottle with a pump for ease-of-use. The key ingredients are Bee Venom, Manuka Honey, Tocopherol Acetate, and Marshmallow.

PROS:

• It is extremely light-weight
• It is non-greasy.
• Smells good.

CONS:

• It contains added fragrance and phenoxyethanol
• It is light enough to make my face dry in the morning.

The Beenigma website does not show the quantity of the night cream so you don’t know how much product you are getting for the price you are paying. That bugged me a little bit, however, the cream is very soft to apply and absorbs instantly. I didn’t even feel that I was wearing it but by morning my face felt extremely dry. My face had started itching a little bit after I applied it. At first, I thought that maybe it was because of the Bee Venom, the website suggests that I might get a slight stinging sensation but when I checked the ingredients I knew that this might be because of Phenoxyethanol or Fragrance.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is harmful to the skin and can aggravate skin allergies, irritation, rashes, blistering, and redness. Similar to that artificial fragrances are mostly made of phthalates which are well-known endocrine disruptors. EU and Canada have already banned the use of phthalates in skincare products which means fragrances should be banned too.

I needed a hydrating and repairing skincare product for the night that gives my skin enough nourishment and nutrition without all the nasty ingredients and that is why I switched to Bee Elite Essentials Ageless Bee Venom Face Serum. It is easily absorbable and also keeps my skin well-hydrated till the morning. My face has started feeling softer because of the higher quality Manuka Honey (UMF24+). Most importantly, it does not contain any ingredients that can potentially harm my skin.

FAQs

What is Beenigma?

Beenigma is a luxury anti-aging skincare brand that uses Bee Venom and Manuka Honey in its skincare formulation.

Is Beenigma Face cream for everyone?

The website says that it can be used by anyone who is not allergic to bees. However, its thick texture makes it uncomfortable to wear on oily or combination skin.

Can Beenigma Face Cream help with scarring?

The website suggests that it is, however, there is no other proof that the cream has worked to reduce scarring neither the website provides any proof in terms of ingredient study or research.

Where should I store Beenigma Cream?

It is better if you use the cream faster than keeping it away for longer because it has a tendency to go bad with mold appearing on the surface.

FINAL NOTES

Beenigma is an anti-aging skincare brand that lacks transparency in terms of the ingredients it uses. In comparison, Bee Elite Essentials brings scientific proof of every ingredient that they have used in the formulation. It is worth every penny. The brand believes in a holistic approach for anti-aging which includes Topical skincare, nutritional care, and healthy lifestyle habits.

To make sure that their consumers also get the benefits of all the three aspects to anti-aging, the brand offers a complete Ageless Bundle that includes Ageless series topical skincare products along with a month-long supply of Ageless Rejuvenating Nutritional supplements and Jade/Rose Quartz Roller and Gua Sha Tool to encourage and aid face massaging practice. The brand has provided the customers with good information and works to make sure that its customers are well-informed when it comes to anti-aging. As a part of their holistic skin health approach, they are also providing their online E-course subscription worth $979,  3 e-books on a healthy lifestyle, face yoga, and face massage worth $99 each, private YouTube channel worth and members-only Facebook group along with the bundle worth over $1500, all for free in this offer.

All of this, Bee Elite Essentials offers in only $299 with an 85% discount for an entire  month’s supply. The best thing about Ageless series products is that they suit all skin types. It contains highly effective ingredients like Bee Venom from Georgia, Certified UMF 24+ Manuka Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Next-generation Peptides, and Hydrolyzed collagen to give us effective and fast anti-aging results naturally.

It is time to switch to a healthier, safer and more effective anti-aging skincare routine.

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