Cosmetics and Creams From the Hive
May 2nd, 2013 | Category: Bee ScienceVenom, But Nice
Part of a line of three products featuring bee venom from a skin-care brand based in London, RODIAL BEE VENOM EYE is a cream that claims to instantly boost tired eyes and tone down dark circles. The company says that regular use will also soften the appearance of fine lines.($140, Nordstrom.com)
For Mature Faces
Royal jelly is the highlight of NUANCE SALMA HAYEKINTENSE HYDRATION OVERNIGHT REJUVENATOR, a serum that is meant to be applied at night to help condition and firm skin. It’s especially suited for mature faces and includes several ingredients from Ms. Hayek’s native Mexico, like blue agave. ($20, cvs .com)
The Whole Nine Yards
MELVITA APICOSMA ULTRA-NOURISHING BODY BALM, a rich cream, is part of the Apicosma collection, which is made with royal jelly, propolis, pollen and a combination of thyme, acacia and orange blossom honey. The overload of bee ingredients is supposed to help repair and smooth damaged, rough skin. ($34,melvita.com)
This article has been revised to reflect the following correction:
Correction: May 9, 2013
A picture last Thursday with the Beauty Spots column, about cosmetics made from byproducts of bees, was published in error. It showed Rodial’s Bee Venom Super Serum, not Bee Venom Eye, which can be seen at nytimes.com/fashion.