apolosophy Sensitive Day Cream Light
apolosophy Apolosophy Sensitive Day Cream Light lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Glycerin
- Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
- Canola Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Betaine
- Beta-Glucan
- Tocopherol
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Maltodextrin
- Levulinic Acid
- Sodium Levulinate
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Xanthan Gum
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl EtherCanola Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
Other ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Hybrid OilBeta-GlucanTocopherolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCetearyl GlucosideAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerMaltodextrinLevulinic AcidSodium LevulinateHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesXanthan GumCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Canola Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Levulinic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Canola Oil
- Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Beta-Glucan
- Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Levulinic Acid
- Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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