Discover the latest buzzword on beauty counters
Now the fuzzy bugs are behind a host of other beautifying products that consumers are flocking to like, well, bees to nectar.
“Bee ingredients have a powerful natural affinity with our skin and when combined with carefully blended product formulations, they become skin transformers,” explains Rebecca Nichols of skincare brand, Bee Good.
“The use of honey, beeswax and propolis is at the heart of everything we do and each plays a very important role in achieving and maintaining skin health and vibrancy.”
Join the natural beauty colony with the products to make a beeline for.
Skincare brand Bee Good’s motto is ’from the flower, to the bee, to you’. The core range of products combines by-products from beehives with quality botanicals and includes cleansers, moisturisers and a Vanilla & Honey Lip Balm, from €5.80 (beegood.co.uk).
Botox, buzz off. Manuka Doctor’s ApiRefine range combines Purified Bee Venom — renowned for its anti-wrinkle and regenerating properties — with moisturising manuka honey. Smooth fine lines with the ApiRefine Targeted Wrinkle Filler, from €19.43.
Three organic spring honeys have been combined to create Melvita’s super-nourishing Apicosma range. The patented complex of softening acacia honey, repairing orange blossom honey and healing thyme honey act in synergy to repair and revitalise dry skin, from €6, plus p&p (uk.melvita.com).
Honey addicts can transfer their sweet tooth to skincare with Burt’s Bees’ Honey Collection. The skin-softening set includes honey-based Lip Balm, Body Scrub, Hand Creme and mini Body Lotion, €20.99. (from health stores and Boots).
The equivalent of the worker bee in skincare, manuka honey balances moisture levels to keep skin clear and hydrated, while assisting in the growth of new cells, tissue and collagen. Get a fresh-faced glow with Good Things Manuka Honey Creamy Cleanser, €6.69 (Boots).
Give your hair the strength of a queen bee with Herbal Essences Bee Strong collection, containing honey and apricot extracts. Use the shampoo and conditioner for everyday and add an injection of extra strength when needed with the leave-in cream and mask, from €5.09 (Boots).
Even fashion designers are getting in on the bee act. Smell sweet with Marc Jacobs’ Honey fragrance, an alluring blend of orange blossom and honeysuckle with golden vanilla and honey will give you plenty to buzz about. Eau de Parfum, from €49.50 for 100ml (Debenhams).
Get the low-down on the best in bee derived ingredients and their buzzy benefits with skincare brand Bee Good’s guide.
In its purest form, honey is suitable for all skin types (even sensitive) and assists with perfecting, cleansing and protecting. Naturally antibacterial, it helps balance hormonal skin and is full of antioxidants that contribute to the slowing down of skin ageing.
A natural protector, beeswax is known to lock in moisture, foster cells and protect skin from damaging environmental factors. As a surfactant in skincare, it creates a barrier on the surface of the skin, protecting against bacteria and acting as a natural strengthener.
Its strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties make it one of the best ingredients for balancing problematic skins. Propolis helps stops bacteria spreading and enhances skin renewal. Rich in vitamins B, C and E, it’s a natural skin-healer.
We test three:
With pump dispenser, this super-light formulation made my skin look smoother and brighter. Unfortunately, it didn’t completely neutralise the redness or mask my age spots.
I used the Warm Nude shade in this CC and it instantly warmed up my face and covered redness, despite feeling lightweight on the skin.
After a few minutes, my face looked fresh and illuminated and I loved the high SPF content.
This could become a make-up pouch staple. The cream feels luxurious, and belies its pricing. It comes with a fresh perfume scent and can double as foundation. At this price, you can’t really go wrong.
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