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Honey Serum
face serum
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face serum
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Take the skin testThe I'm from Honey Serum is a serum that is a powerhouse of natural ingredients! Infused with 30.63% of Honey Glow Queen (Honey Complex), which is a blend of 7 active ingredients, including honey, black bee propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, turmeric, bee pollen, and cinnamon, this serum provides your skin with deep nourishment and moisture. The Honey Complex, made with pure honey, improves elasticity, smoothens fine lines, and brightens the skin for a youthful, glowing complexion. The serum's honey-like texture is gooey and adheres perfectly to your skin, making it soft, smooth, and glossy. This serum is perfect for those looking to achieve healthy, radiant skin without any harmful chemicals. Get ready to experience the nourishing benefits of honey with I'm from Honey Serum.
Honey Serum is a lightweight serum from I'M FROM. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Niacinamide and Honey 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, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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 essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
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**
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mel Extract (EU)
18th 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
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
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.
Parfum
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Peg-10 Dimethicone
Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" 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 36 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
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 10–40% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
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.
Ethene, tetrafluoro-, oxidized, polymd, reduced, Me esters, reduced ethoxylated esters with phosphoric acid
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Tridecane
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, polymers with [(dimethylphenylsilyl)oxy]- and [(ethenyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-terminated dimethyl siloxanes
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract is an extract of the resin of Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mel Extract (EU)
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Levan is polyfructose produced by enzymatic action on sucrose
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pollen Extract is an extract of flower pollen
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenylethanol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Ziziphus jujube, Rhamnaceae.
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Royal Jelly Extract is an extract obtained from royal jelly
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Extract of propolis wax
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.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
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GLYCERIN, WATER, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, NIACINAMIDE, POLYPERFLUOROETHOXYMETHOXY DIFLUOROETHYL PEG PHOSPHATE, UNDECANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, TRIDECANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONE/PHENYL VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, BOSWELLIA SERRATA RESIN EXTRACT, HONEY EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, LEVAN, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA LEAF EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, POLLEN EXTRACT, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA SEED EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT, PROPOLIS EXTRACT, BEE VENOM, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, MADECASSOSIDE, PARFUM.
NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID.
After cleansing, prep the skin with toner. Dispense an appropriate amount at the essence stage and apply it over your face evenly. Finish with a moisturizer once it’s fully absorbed.
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.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
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.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Peg-10 Dimethicone.
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), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 36 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
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