2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Benton
Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream
face cream
Benton
face cream
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Take the skin testThe BENTON Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream is a hydrating moisturiser that's perfect for sensitive or troubled skin. Formulated with a high concentration of natural ingredients, including snail secretion filtrate and bee venom to deeply hydrate, brighten, promote collagen production and soothe irritated skin. This cream has also been blended using high temperatures and steam technology, which increases the effectiveness of the formula.
Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream is a cushioning cream from Benton. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 38 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Urea.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Laminaria Digitata Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria digitata, Laminariaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 38 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Snail Secretion Filtrate is the product obtained from the filtered secretion of one or more species of snails
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil is the oily liquid obtained from the seeds of Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius L., Compositae. It consists principally of the triglycerides of linoleic acid
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Plantago Asiatica Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Plantago Asiatica, Plantaginaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Kaki, Diospyros kaki L., Ebenaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Elm, Ulmus campestris, Ulmaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria digitata, Laminariaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecanoic acid
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bee Venom is the venom collected from the honeybee, Apis melifera consisting chiefly of melittin
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Prickly Ash, Zanthoxylum piperitum, Rutaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Pulsatilla koreana, Ranunculaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Usnea Barbata Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Lichen, Usnea barbata (L.), Usneaceae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
COSRX
Shares 8 key ingredients with Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream: Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide
Numbuzin
Shares 8 key ingredients with Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate
Benton
Shares 8 key ingredients with Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream: Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
HYGGEE
Shares 7 key ingredients with Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream: Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate
Missha
Shares 7 key ingredients with Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream: Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol
IUNIK
Shares 7 key ingredients with Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate
AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, PALMITIC ACID, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PLANTAGO ASIATICA EXTRACT, DIOSPYROS KAKI LEAF EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, ULMUS CAMPESTRIS BARK EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, GLYCERYL STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, CARBOMER, UREA, ARGININE, ADENOSINE, BEE VENOM, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM FRUIT EXTRACT, PULSATILLA KOREANA EXTRACT, USNEA BARBATA EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE 20, LECITHIN.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1.
Apply a moderate amount of the cream on face after cleansing. Pat gently for better absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 38 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Benton.
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