apis Lifting Peptide Eye Serum
apis APIS Lifting Peptide Eye Serum lists 26 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
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Glycerin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
- Ubiquinone
- Carbomer
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Salicylic Acid
- Sorbic Acid
- Squalane
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Gardenia Tahitensis Flower
- Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide
- Mica
- Tin Oxide
- Sodium Hydroxide
- PEG-8
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbic Acid
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Formulation view Eye serum cream with a water-oil matrix. Macadamia and coconut oils provide lightweight moisture, while acetyl octapeptide-3 targets firming. CoQ10 and Vitamin C derivatives offer antioxidant benefits, and titanium dioxide provides coverage. Ideal for fine lines. Formulator's note: Precise emulsification is key; salicylic acid requires strict concentration control to avoid irritation around the eyes, and sunscreen use is essential to mitigate photosensitivity risks.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCetearyl Olivate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan Olivate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Other ingredients
Acetyl Octapeptide-3UbiquinoneCarbomerBenzyl AlcoholSalicylic AcidSorbic AcidSqualaneCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Tahitensis FlowerCi 77891 Titanium DioxideMicaTin OxideSodium HydroxidePEG-8TocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Ubiquinone | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 | Yellow |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 | Yellow |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Gardenia Tahitensis Flower | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide | 着色剂，防晒剂 | 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
- Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.
- Ubiquinone
- Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Gardenia Tahitensis Flower
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide
- High-cover white pigment, main physical UVB sunscreen; coarse particles affect feel; nano differs
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- 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.
- 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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