apo-base Apo Base Apobase Face Cream
apo-base Apo Base Apobase Face Cream 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
- Squalane
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Xylitylglucoside
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Anhydroxylitol
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Xylitol
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Xanthan Gum
- Glucose
- Cellulose Gum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Polysorbate 60
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Light moisturizing cream using squalane and light esters for hydration with a mild polyglyceryl ester emulsifier system. Contains polyols and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin for safety. Suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin, offering a refreshing, non-greasy texture focused on basic hydration and barrier maintenance.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneC10-18 TriglyceridesCetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- HUMECTANT
- Xylitylglucoside
Other ingredients
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/StearateGlyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanolAnhydroxylitolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMicrocrystalline CelluloseXylitolHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumGlucoseCellulose GumEthylhexylglycerinPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C10-18 Triglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
- Not decoded yet
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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