An ultra-hydrating, honey-infused barrier cream formulated with Ceramide NP, shea butter, and an apicultural complex of honey, propolis, and royal jelly to deeply nourish, soothe, and restore dry, compromised skin.
This moisturizer earns an outstanding 9.2/10 for performance due to its incredibly rich, barrier-restoring, and deeply hydrating formulation. Key emollients like Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride provide intense nourishment, while Ceramide NP works to repair and strengthen the skin barrier. A powerhouse blend of bee-derived ingredients—including Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, and Royal Jelly Extract—delivers exceptional humectant, soothing, and antioxidant benefits. Additionally, the hydration-boosting sugar complex (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol) and Panthenol lock in moisture, making it highly effective for dry and dehydrated skin.
With a solid 8.8/10 for safety, this formula is highly skin-friendly, utilizing gentle humectants, skin-identical ingredients like Arginine, and proven soothing agents like Bisabolol. It is preserved using mild systems such as 1,2-Hexanediol and Sodium Benzoate. The slight reduction in the safety score is primarily due to the inclusion of Flavor (Aroma), which can potentially cause irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in individuals with highly sensitive skin. Furthermore, bee-derived products like Propolis and Royal Jelly may carry a minor risk of sensitization for those allergic to bee products or pollen.
The overall rating of 9.0/10 reflects a top-tier, luxurious moisturizer that successfully blends intensive hydration with advanced skin-barrier support. By uniting Ceramide NP with a highly nourishing trio of honey, propolis, and royal jelly, it achieves superior moisturizing performance that revitalizes dry and compromised skin. Although the presence of Flavor (Aroma) prevents a perfect safety score, the formulation remains exceptionally well-tolerated, making it a stellar choice for anyone seeking deep, lasting hydration and barrier repair.
This moisturizer is a beautifully formulated, lipid-rich barrier cream designed to deeply nourish and restore dry, dehydrated, or compromised skin. At its core, the product delivers a sophisticated humectant-plus-lipid architecture that elevates it far beyond simple marketing. Rather than relying on a symbolic drop of bee-derived extracts, the formula boasts a powerful, active apicultural complex consisting of honey extract, propolis extract, and royal jelly extract. These ingredients work in harmony to provide powerful antioxidant protection, humectant water-binding properties, and mild antimicrobial benefits. This trio helps soothe and revitalize distressed skin while naturally regenerating the complexion. Complementing this honey narrative is a robust and thoughtful moisturizing base. High concentrations of glycerin, shea butter, and a polyol humectant sugar trio (xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, and xylitol) guarantee intensive, multi-layered hydration that draws water deep into the epidermis. For barrier repair, the inclusion of Ceramide NP—the most clinically studied ceramide subtype—alongside panthenol (Vitamin B5) and bisabolol works to actively reconstruct the skin’s lipid barrier, locking in moisture while suppressing inflammation and visible redness. Rich plant lipids, such as antioxidant-rich sea buckthorn oil (packed with rare Omega-7 fatty acids) and sunflower seed oil unsaponifiables, provide additional fatty acids to help repair dry, flaky skin texture and boost elasticity. Sensory-wise, the cream leverages modern, lightweight emollients like C13-15 alkane to ensure that despite its rich, butter-like density, it spreads effortlessly and absorbs comfortably. It melts into the skin upon contact, providing an instant plumping effect without leaving a heavy, suffocating, or overly greasy layer on the skin. However, prospective users should note a couple of formulation details. The inclusion of Flavor (Aroma) gives the cream its signature sweet, comforting scent. While it is a natural aroma and the product is formulated without standard synthetic fragrances, those with extremely reactive, sensitised, or eczema-prone skin might experience mild sensitivity to scenting agents. Additionally, the presence of various bee-derived extracts means anyone with a known bee product or pollen allergy should approach this formulation with caution. Overall, this is an exemplary moisturizer for those seeking to combat intense dryness, repair a damaged moisture barrier, or find a nourishing cold-weather skin savior. It successfully merges the natural healing powers of the beehive with clinically backed, barrier-supporting lipids, offering an incredibly plush and comforting experience that leaves skin soft, bouncy, and glowing.
🧪 WATER/AQUA/EAU / 水
Purpose: Acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and forms the liquid base of the formulation.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Essential carrier for water-soluble ingredients.
🧪 GLYCERIN / 甘油
Purpose: A highly effective humectant that draws water into the skin, preventing dryness.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Naturally present in the skin; standard and highly reliable hydrator.
🧪 1,2-HEXANEDIOL / 1,2-己二醇
Purpose: Functions as a solvent, humectant, and preservative helper.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps to improve the overall skin-feel and clean presentation of the product.
🧪 XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE / 木糖醇基苷
Purpose: A natural sugar-derived humectant that enhances water reserves and skin hydration.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Part of the Aquaxyl moisturizing complex that promotes skin barrier integrity.
🧪 BETAINE / 甜菜碱
Purpose: A gentle humectant and osmolyte that helps maintain intracellular water balance.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Derived from sugar beet; offers excellent anti-irritant and skin-softening benefits.
🧪 PANTHENOL / 泛醇
Purpose: Also known as Provitamin B5; hydrates, calms redness, and supports skin barrier repair.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Highly beneficial for irritated, dry, or compromised skin barriers.
🧪 GLUCOSE / 葡萄糖
Purpose: A simple sugar humectant that binds moisture to the skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps skin retain moisture and supports surface hydration.
🧪 XYLITOL / 木糖醇
Purpose: A sugar humectant that optimizes hydration and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Works synergistically with other sugars to boost moisture levels.
🧪 ANHYDROXYLITOL / 脱水木糖醇
Purpose: A sugar-derived humectant that aids in water retention and skin barrier defense.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Assists other humectants in preventing trans-epidermal water loss.
🧪 BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER / 牛油果树果脂
Purpose: A rich, nourishing plant butter that deeply moisturizes and softens dry skin.
Concerns: Can feel heavy and may clog pores on extremely oily or acne-prone skin types.
Notes: Abundant in fatty acids and vitamins, excellent for repairing dry skin.
🧪 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE / 辛酸/癸酸甘油三酯
Purpose: A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that replenishes skin lipids and locks in moisture.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Derived from coconut oil; leaves a smooth, velvety finish.
🧪 C13-15 ALKANE / C13-15 烷烃
Purpose: A lightweight emollient and solvent that provides excellent spreadability.
Concerns: None.
Notes: An eco-friendly, biodegradable alternative to volatile silicones.
🧪 CETEARYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: A fatty alcohol that softens the skin and thickens/stabilizes the emulsion.
Concerns: May have mild comedogenic potential in certain lipid-rich formulations for highly acne-prone individuals.
Notes: Unlike simple drying alcohols, fatty alcohols are highly nourishing and non-irritating.
🧪 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE / 季戊四醇四异硬脂酸酯
Purpose: A rich emollient that provides a cushiony feel and creates a protective barrier on the skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Enhances the luxurious texture and sensory feel of thick creams.
🧪 BIS-DIGLYCERYPOLYACYLADIPATE-1 / 双-二甘油多酰基己二酸酯-1
Purpose: A semi-solid emollient that acts as a safe, lanolin-like skin conditioner.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides intensive moisture and softens rough, flaky patches.
🧪 DIISOSTEARYL MALATE / 苹果酸二异硬脂酯
Purpose: An emollient that conditions the skin and imparts a smooth, slightly glossy finish.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps to optimize the application glide and texture of the cream.
🧪 HYDROGENATED RAPESEED OIL / 氢化菜油
Purpose: An emollient and viscosity builder that locks in moisture and increases cream thickness.
Concerns: Can feel heavy on very oily skin types.
Notes: Plant-derived hydrogenated lipid that aids in barrier protection.
🧪 HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES / 向日葵籽油不皂化物
Purpose: A lipid-rich emollient that deeply nourishes and helps soothe dry, irritated skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Concentrated in skin-compatible phytosterols and squalene to repair the barrier.
🧪 HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL / 沙棘油
Purpose: A nutrient-rich fruit oil that deeply nourishes, heals, and acts as an antioxidant.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Naturally rich in Omega-7 and beta-carotene, giving the cream a slight golden hue.
🧪 TRIOLEIN / 三油酸甘油酯
Purpose: An emollient and skin-identical lipid that helps restore skin barrier function.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps prevent moisture loss by mimicking natural skin lipids.
🧪 GLYCERYL DIOLEATE / 甘油二油酸酯
Purpose: An emollient and skin-conditioning lipid that softens skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Works alongside other natural lipids to replenish and support dry skin.
🧪 HONEY EXTRACT/MEL/EXTRAIT DE MIEL / 蜂蜜提取物
Purpose: Rich in antioxidants, humectants, and nutrients; calms, hydrates, and imparts a natural glow.
Concerns: May cause allergic reactions in individuals with severe sensitivities to bee products.
Notes: A signature ingredient that supports skin healing and hydration.
🧪 CERAMIDE NP / 神经酰胺 NP
Purpose: An essential skin-identical lipid that restores, strengthens, and protects the moisture barrier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Crucial for maintaining optimal skin hydration and defending against external aggressors.
🧪 PROPOLIS EXTRACT / 蜂胶提取物
Purpose: An antioxidant-rich active that calms redness, reduces inflammation, and offers gentle antibacterial benefits.
Concerns: May trigger allergic responses in individuals sensitive to bee products.
Notes: Highly valued in soothing and reviving compromised skin barriers.
🧪 ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT / 蜂王浆提取物
Purpose: A nutrient-dense active that nourishes, supports skin renewal, and offers anti-aging benefits.
Concerns: Potential allergen for individuals sensitive to bee products.
Notes: Highly nourishing substance produced by honeybees.
🧪 TOCOPHEROL / 生育酚
Purpose: A classic fat-soluble antioxidant that protects skin cells from environmental oxidative stress.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Commonly known as Vitamin E; also helps stabilize the botanical oils in the formula.
🧪 FICUS CARICA (FIG) FRUIT EXTRACT / 无花果果提取物
Purpose: Provides antioxidant protection and enhances skin hydration by reducing water loss.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps clear away dullness and maintain a plump skin texture.
🧪 BISABOLOL / 红没药醇
Purpose: A highly effective soothing agent that calms inflammation and reduces skin redness.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Originally derived from chamomile; exceptionally gentle and beneficial for sensitive skin.
🧪 ARGININE / 精氨酸
Purpose: An amino acid that aids in skin repair, offers antioxidant support, and boosts hydration.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Building block of collagen and part of the skin’s natural moisturizing factors.
🧪 CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE / 鲸蜡硬脂基葡糖苷
Purpose: A plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend the oil and water phases into a smooth cream.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Commonly used to create stable, skin-friendly liquid crystal emulsions.
🧪 ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER / 丙烯酸(酯)类/C10-30 烷基丙烯酸酯交联聚合物
Purpose: A polymer used to thicken formulas and stabilize emulsified creams.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides a smooth gel-cream texture and ensures even distribution of actives.
🧪 HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTARUATE COPOLYMER / 丙烯酸羟乙酯/丙烯酰二甲基牛磺酸钠共聚物
Purpose: A gelling agent and emulsifier that gives the cream a fresh, melting texture upon application.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Creates a lightweight feel despite the heavy emollients present in the formula.
🧪 XANTHAN GUM / 黄原胶
Purpose: A natural binder and thickener that enhances product stability and provides glide.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Fermented polysaccharide that is widely accepted in natural skincare.
🧪 SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGUTAMIDELYSINE / 二月桂酰谷氨酸赖氨酸钠
Purpose: An advanced dual-chain surfactant that functions as an emulsifier and supports barrier repair.
Concerns: None.
Notes: An innovative ingredient that helps stabilize emulsions while mimicking skin lipids.
🧪 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE / 失水山梨醇异硬脂酸酯
Purpose: A mild emulsifying agent used to help blend and stabilize water and oil ingredients.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Typically used in co-emulsifier blends to enhance formula consistency.
🧪 FLAVOR (AROMA) / 香精
Purpose: Adds a pleasant scent or sweet honey-like flavor to mask base odors and enhance the experience.
Concerns: May cause irritation in individuals with fragrance allergies or highly sensitive skin.
Notes: Scent is subjective; sensitive skin types should patch-test products containing fragrance/flavor.
🧪 HYDROXYACETOPHENONE / 羟基苯乙酮
Purpose: A skin-soothing agent and preservative booster that protects against microbial contamination.
Concerns: None.
Notes: An effective synthetic or nature-identical compound used in gentle preservation systems.
🧪 SODIUM PHYTATE / 植酸钠
Purpose: A natural chelating agent that binds metal ions to prevent discoloration and preserve stability.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A plant-derived, biodegradable alternative to synthetic EDTA.
🧪 CITRIC ACID / 柠檬酸
Purpose: A pH adjuster used in tiny quantities to calibrate the formulation to the skin’s natural acidic pH.
Concerns: May cause minor, temporary stinging on very sensitive or broken skin.
Notes: An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used strictly as a buffering agent in this context.
🧪 POTASSIUM SORBATE / 山梨酸钾
Purpose: A food-grade mild preservative that protects the formulation against mold and yeast growth.
Concerns: Low risk of minor skin sensitivity in rare cases.
Notes: A gentle and effective preservative commonly used in natural-leaning skincare.
🧪 SODIUM BENZOATE / 苯甲酸钠
Purpose: A preservative used to inhibit bacteria and mold, ensuring product shelf life and hygiene.
Concerns: Low risk of mild sensitization on hypersensitive skin.
Notes: Works synergistically with Potassium Sorbate to provide broad-spectrum protection.