apieu A'pieu Kalamansi Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract
2. Water
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Niacinamide
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Hydrogenated Poly
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
12. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
13. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
14. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
15. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
16. Ocimum Tenuiflorum Extract
17. Corallina Officinalis Extract
18. Yeast Extract
19. Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
20. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
21. Freesia Refracta Extract
22. Blue Flag Extract
23. Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
24. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
25. Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
26. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
27. Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
28. Panthenol
29. Pentylene Glycol
30. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
31. Vinyl Dimethicone
32. Cetearyl Glucoside
33. Glyceryl Stearate
34. Silica
35. Hydroxyacetophenone
36. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
39. Tromethamine
40. Adenosine
41. Ascorbic Acid
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Tenuiflorum ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractYeast ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractFreesia Refracta ExtractBlue Flag ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower ExtractCitrus Reticulata Peel OilRosa Damascena Flower ExtractPanthenolPentylene GlycolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneVinyl DimethiconeCetearyl GlucosideGlyceryl StearateSilicaHydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamineAdenosineAscorbic AcidEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTA

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Citrofortunella Microcarpa Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Tenuiflorum Extract

Not decoded yet

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Jasmine flower/leaf extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergenic fragrances, caution in sensitive skin

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Freesia Refracta Extract

Freesia extract for skin conditioning; phenol-rich, moderate concentration to avoid mild irritation.

Blue Flag Extract

Not decoded yet

Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract

Alpine edelweiss flower/leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in soothing claims.

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract

Plant extract offering antioxidant and soothing benefits; natural components may contain trace allergens

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Rosa Damascena Flower Extract

Rose damascena extract, fragrance/tonic; contains allergens (linalool, geraniol, etc.), labeling required in EU.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Vinyl Dimethicone

Silicone viscosity modifier at 0.5–5%; provides smooth feel, non-comedogenic

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

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