Collagen is a HOT topic in skincare. There’s collagen in our products, and we’re even trying to eat more collagen to support the elasticity of our skin. Today I have the pleasure of reviewing Venofye’s Apitoxin Collagen Collection + the Ageless Energizing Mask!
I’ve been using Venofye’s Apitoxin collagen collection for about 2 weeks now, and I really love it! Besides the gorgeous packaging, all of the creams feel super luxurious and make my skin feel really soft and nourished. I took these photos without any makeup so you can see how even and smooth my skin has been looking!
While I’m specifically reviewing the Venofye collagen line now, I also reviewed the Queen Bee line in the past. Venofye has a lot of different product lines (8 to be exact) for differing skin types as well. I listed the products I tried from the collagen line and ranked my favorites down below!
What is Apitoxin?
Apitoxin is bee venom. Bee venom is the next revolutionary ingredient in skincare. The science behind it makes sense though, right? And you can find that special golden ingredient in Venofye skincare. Bee venom fools your skin into thinking it has been stung (it doesn’t hurt at all, I promise!) Your skin starts to produce more collagen, and your face looks tighter and more youthful as a result.
So why is collagen so good for your skin?
I don’t know about you, but the word collagen has been permanently seared into my brain lately as a beneficial anti-aging product. When I think of collagen, I immediately think of the squishy, flexible parts of the body. Like tendons and ligaments and such. I’d been eating collagen for a couple of years now (I put a scoop in my coffee each morning) but I have not tried any topical creams with collagen. Now I want to just take a bath in it.
After doing a bit of research, I learned that collagen helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and gives you that inner glow we all seek. As we age, our skin’s elasticity rapidly declines. I actually read that we lose a teaspoon of collagen every year after we hit 30 years old. Isn’t that a bit scary? That’s when our skin becomes weaker, less firm, and the wrinkles start to pop up. I don’t know about you all, but ever since I turned 30 I feel like I’ve been seeing more lines creep up, even with all the prevention I attempted to do in my 20’s. I’m past my peak collagen days, and waking up with a sallow complexion and general blah-ness just makes me feel old. I knew my skin needed something to add to the “plump factor” and I think a collagen cream is the answer.
Aging isn’t the only think that makes collagen rapidly decline. Lack of sleep, smoking, stress, and sun damage can all contribute to precious collagen decline.
Venofye Apitoxin Collagen Cream and Collection Review
Collagen Day Cream
This day cream contains soluble collagen that sinks into your skin, strengthening your skin’s barrier and reducing moisture loss. Collagen isn’t the only thing that supports anti-aging in this bad boy. It also contains orange extract, which conditions and brightens your skin for a glowing complexion. I use it once a week following the collagen mask, and it makes my skin really soft, while popping out some of those pesky fine lines.
Night Recovery Cream
I really like the pump-style packaging because there is less opportunity for transfer of germs at my vanity. Unlike the day dream, you can use the night recovery cream every night. The texture is really silky and light, but it is very moisturizing. The night cream has a few key ingredients that make it so effective an unique. First is hydrolyzed elastin, a skin conditioner that helps skin maintain its elasticity. That’s the skin property that lets your skin bounce back when it is pulled in a certain direction; a trait we lose as we age. It also contains green tea extract, a powerful antioxidant that specifically helps combat sun damage. I massage the night cream into my face as a last step in my skincare routine, and I wake up with my skin looking plump, soft, and energized.
Collagen Mask
The first word I would use to describe this face mask is: refreshing. Even the cooling cucumber color is spa-like and zen. I smooth a generous layer all over my face, leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse off with water. It is pretty potent, so Venofye recommends only using the mask once a week. The bee venom in this mask temporarily relaxes your facial muscles and improves circulation, resulting in a a tighter and smoother complexion. It is great for firming skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines. A bit of a bonus ingredient, seaweed extract, helps give the skin a dose of iron and potassium, too.
Ageless Energizing Mask
The Ageless Energizing Mask contains lavender oil and botanical extracts in addition to collagen and bee venom, which make it very soothing. An ingredient called Allantoin is a nice moisturizing ingredient, especially known to be effective for folks with sensitive skin. Lavender oil calms inflammation (like sunburns, bruises, or bug bites) and helps defend your skin against environmental pollutants. Sometimes I notice that when I’m walking around in the city, my face gets a little irritated from bus and car fumes, so that is especially important for me.
First, you apply the eye masks and follow with the full face mask. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and go read a few chapters in your favorite book. Then remove and rinse your face with cool water. Venofye recommends using this mask once a month, since it packs a punch. This is the first mask I’ve ever used that combines the eye masks with the full face mask, and I like it! Why not get a combo treatment in one!
Final Thoughts on the Venofye Apitoxin Collagen Collection:
Of the products I tried, my favorite has to be the Collagen Mask! I love how soothing it is, and waking up feeling refreshed and clear is the instant gratification I love to get from skin products. Which product do you want to try? Don’t forget to check out my review on Venofye’s Queen Bee skincare line!
Cassandra D says
I would like to try the collagen mask.
samantha says
I need some lately I have been seeing more and more wrinkles.
gloria patterson says
Collagen I didn’t know! This is a lot of good information and sounds like something my face really needs
Nancy says
Sounds amazing. Love to try this. 💜
Calvin says
Hear about collagen all the time, sounds effective. Nice review.
Jennylyn Gross says
This sounds wonderful, I cant wait to try it
Sandra Dufoe says
I would love to try this.
Deborah Smith says
I would love to try the mask. It looks like it would feel great on my face.
polly bell says
I am 71 tears old if this could help me I would be so happy thank you for the chance.
Chris L says
I would love to try this out.
gloria patterson says
At my age I should know about and be using collagen…………….. but I don’t know about or use. Have to say I have never heard about Venofye before but I need to be paying attention to them. Thanks for some good info
Chava Zewicky says
This article has definitely sold me on the Aging energizing mask I am now all about collagen.
Denae Boucher says
That mask would be amazing at night with the lavender oil.
Kailee Salgado says
Need so bad!
Rita Sheppard says
I would love the chance to win and use your collagen products.
Ron Weinberg says
ANYTHING FOR YOUTH!
Ron Weinberg says
WHY NOT!
Asimona says
So nice I’d love to try these products too.
P.S. your bathroom looks so luxurious
Jessica W. says
The Ageless Energizing Mask is something I would like to try.
Richard Hicks says
My wife would love this!
Dolores Miranda says
Such wonderful products!
Lizee McMillian says
Wow! This looks awesome! Thanks for all the great info! And those bottles <3
Judith v says
I would love to try this.
jeanne coulombe says
would love to try this product
Annmarie Weeks says
Wow! What an interesting concept!
marlene a harris says
I CANNOT WAIT TO TRY YOUR PRODUCT LOOPK GREAt
Jennifer Pickett says
The Collagen Day cream sounds like just the thing for my forehead and face in general. The wrinkles can use all the help they can get. Thanks for the review.
Jennifer Pickett says
I’d love to try the Collagen Day Cream. SOunds like just what I need to plump out the wrinkles on my forehead.
Paula Pennachio says
The products look really awesome, I would love to try them
Jamie Johnson says
I don’t know what’s more beautiful, the actual products or the bottles they are in! They’re gorgeous! I so need these in my life! I just got shoved down the hill and had the big birthday, so it’s definitely time to upgrade my skincare needs! These will do just fine! xoxoJJ
Tamara S. says
Looks amazing! I really adore any sort of mask, and those look amazing!
Dana Rodriguez says
These sound great. I really love the mask!
Minnie C. says
The article was very interesting and informative. I learned a few things that are valued benefits to my skin. I wish I had the luxury of testing and reviewing the products. I am definitely going to check who sells the products. I’m really looking forward to trying the mask and a couple of others.
Patricia Wright says
I am 60 and never could afford any skincare products. I have very dry skin and dark spots. I have used whitening toothpaste on my dark spots and that has helped.
Tamatha Hunter says
Thanks for the opportunity
Brenda Disimone says
Thanks for the informative review
Surinder gurm says
I wondered what all the talk about collagen was about
Theresa C. says
Collagen is amazing, but I love that this product includes orange extract – anything citrus is so beneficial!
LILLIAN BROWN says
Interesting Apitoxin is bee venom. Bee venom is the next revolutionary ingredient in skincare.
Kaley Mae Bill says
I love products with collagen
Jennifer Blank says
I want to try this!
Melissa Smith says
Please pass the Ageless Energizing Mask, mmkay? 😉 Followed by everything else! LOL
Jessi Lanoue says
I love the look of the bottles. It looks and sounds very intriguing!
Liz Kilcher says
sounds wonderful, thanks much!!!
Cathy Burnett says
I have NEVER in my 63 years of life found a skin product that does what it says it will do. I will try almost anything and I have never tried this product. I would hope that this product would be the answer to most of us baby boomers’ prayers.
LYNDA PERRY says
Just what I need!
Calvin says
What a really fancy line, collagen does wonders.. I hear. Never heard of this brand
Jessica Walker says
I will try anything with collagen in it
Irene Cypher says
This sounds so interesting. Bee venom. I’m all for it.
Debra Branigan says
I am still looking for a collagen product I really like and feel like it is worth the investment. Thank you for the review article.
Natalie Schilla says
This is really something I would use everyday.
Melissa Allen says
Sounds perfect! There are so many choices for face care out there!
Heather Swanson says
would like to try these products
Judy Koeller says
I would love to try this!! It sounds amazing and just what my face needs!!! Thank you!!!
Lynne Chambers says
Gorgeous bottle! But of course what inside and well it works is what matters. Would love to give it a try!!
Marci says
This sounds great
Jennylyn Gross says
I cant wait to try this
Gabrielle says
Collagen really is important. This sounds like a skincare line that really provides it effectively.
Trish F says
Sounds like fantastic products! Glad you were able to try them and tell us how nice they are. I take a scoop of collagen in my coffee every morning too.
Rose Reeder says
Thanks for the chance to win.
Barrie says
Sounds like I need to glob collagen on my face! LOL. Wish I had taken better care of my face when I was younger. I love the color of this brand’s containers. Been venom and collagen sounds like a must for older skin.
Cynthia Roach says
I would like to try to Night Rejuvenate.
Nancy says
Wow, this looks great. Love to try. Thanks for sharing!
Jodi Hunter says
This sounds awesome.
Michelle Damon says
Thanks for the info! Sounds amazing!
Doreen Lamoureux says
I am at that age where collagen is very low. I seriously look sad and or mad. Very odd to see how this changes my look. Help is the word I would use.
Lisa says
I would love to try the mask.
Jessica says
I have to try the Collagen Mask, thanks for sharing dear!
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