apis Optima Moisturizing Face Mask
apis APIS Optima Moisturizing Face Mask lists 33 ingredients on its label, 25 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
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Glycerin
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Propylene Glycol
- Collagen
- Hydrolyzed Elastin
- Algae Extract
- Triethanolamine
- Sal Maris
- Aloe Extract
- Lecithin
- Sorbitol
- D-Panthenol
- Glucose
- Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
- Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
- Xanthan Gum
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide
- Mimose Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Argania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- PEG-8
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Parfum
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based O/W emulsion using sunflower oil and glycerin for hydration. Includes hyaluronic acid, collagen, and hydrolyzed elastin for surface conditioning. Algae and aloe extracts offer soothing support, stabilized by phenoxyethanol. Low comedogenicity suits combination to dry skin. Formulators should monitor triethanolamine for pH stability to ensure consistency.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium HyaluronatePropylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Collagen
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20Hydrolyzed ElastinAlgae ExtractTriethanolamineSal MarisAloe ExtractLecithinSorbitolD-PanthenolGlucoseTrilaureth-4 PhosphateDipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineXanthan GumPalmitoyl TetrapeptideMimose ExtractPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolArgania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel OilButyrospermum ParkiiPEG-8TocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidCitric AcidParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Collagen | HAIR CONDITIONING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Elastin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Sal Maris | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| D-Panthenol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trilaureth-4 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mimose Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Collagen
- Hydrating conditioning agent; soluble protein used in hair care and toners; forms occlusive layer.
- Hydrolyzed Elastin
- Hydrolyzed elastin, moisturizer; MW determines penetration, large MW surface conditioning.
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Sal Maris
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- D-Panthenol
- Not decoded yet
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
- Mild surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; low irritation profile.
- Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
- Lipid peptide for skin conditioning; mimics ceramide function for barrier repair, prone to crystallization
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide
- Not decoded yet
- Mimose Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Argania Spinosa Oil/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.
- 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
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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