Dupes for Bee Naturals Queen Bee Peeper Keeper Eye Balm

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1. ↑ Olea Europaea Fruit Oil ( Olive oil ) occlusive oil; rich & heavy; used as a solvent & emollient

2. ↑ rice bran. A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin

3. ↑ beeswax. a thickening agent that has some emollient properties

4. ↑ sunflower oil. Occlusive, emollient skin-friendly oil; can improve skin healing, due to linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. Moisturizing, especially for dry skin & reduces inflammation & repairs skin’s barrier. Combined with PEG- esters it’s an emulsifier.

5. ↑ avocado oil. stabilizes emulsions; emollient bactericidal carrier oil helps transport active substances into the skin; 2/5 on comedogenic scale

6. ↑ coconut oil. emollient, hair conditioner, masking, skin conditioner, solvent – can be pore-clogging for some

7. ↑ Vitamin E ( tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

8. ↑ rosemary extract. antimicrobial antioxidant with a calming effect; but its fragrant components can cause irritation if present in large amounts. If listed at the end of the ingredient list, it’s likely added in a small amount.

9. ↑ carrot oil ( carrot seed essential oil ) high in vitamin A; used as a coloring; skin irritant