apoliva Dagcreme Light

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. Aqua
2. Dibutyl Adipate
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Glycerin
5. Propanediol
6. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
7. Canola Oil
8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9. Dimethicone
10. Ethylhexyl Triazone
11. Inositol
12. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
13. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
14. Cetearyl Alcohol
15. Ascorbyl Glucoside
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Panthenol
18. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
19. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
20. PEG-100 Stearate
21. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Arginine
26. Coco-Glucoside
27. Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
28. Parfum
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Citric Acid
31. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl AdipateCanola Oil

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

DimethiconeEthylhexyl TriazoneInositolButyrospermum Parkii ButterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineCetearyl AlcoholAscorbyl GlucosideTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolShea Butter Ethyl EstersPotassium Cetyl PhosphatePEG-100 StearateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinArginineCoco-GlucosideDisodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateParfumSodium HydroxideCitric AcidPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Panthenol

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

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Shea-derived esters for smooth emolliency; more stable than raw shea butter.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Film former for mascara; requires solvent, high levels may cause skin discomfort.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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

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