apieu A'pieu Baby Tone Up

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. Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Cyclohexasiloxane
4. Calamine
5. Glycerin
6. Phenyl Trimethicone
7. Zinc Oxide
8. PEG-10 Dimethicone
9. Dipropylene Glycol
10. Niacinamide
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
13. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Disteardimonium Hectorite
16. Pentylene Glycol
17. Sorbitan Isostearate
18. Dimethicone
19. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
20. Sodium Chloride
21. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
22. Polypropylsilsesquioxane
23. Tribehenin
24. Paraffin
25. Fragrance
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Citric Acid
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Adenosine
30. Cera Microcristallina
31. Sodium Citrate
32. Glutathione
33. Dextrin
34. Magnesium Pca
35. Copper Tripeptide-1
36. Serine
37. Sucrose
38. Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
39. Glycine
40. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
41. Calcium Chloride
42. Ornithine
43. Sea Salt
44. Alanine
45. Magnesium Chloride
46. Threonine
47. Histidine
48. Aspartic Acid
49. Valine
50. Proline
51. Dipotassium Phosphate
52. Lysine
53. Leucine
54. Tyrosine
55. Isoleucine
56. Magnesium Citrate
57. Glucosamine Hcl
58. Phenylalanine
59. Glutamic Acid
60. Arginine
61. 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
62. Asparagine
63. Citrulline
64. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
65. Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
66. Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
67. Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
68. Sodium Benzoate
69. Methionine
70. Taurine
71. Potassium Sorbate
72. Tryptophan
73. Formic Acid
74. Glutamine
75. Cysteine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

ABSORBENT

Calamine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamideButylene GlycolCetyl EthylhexanoateHydrogenated Polyisobutene1,2-HexanediolDisteardimonium HectoritePentylene GlycolSorbitan IsostearateDimethiconeMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerSodium ChlorideDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolypropylsilsesquioxaneTribeheninParaffinFragranceDisodium EDTACitric AcidEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineCera MicrocristallinaSodium CitrateGlutathioneDextrinMagnesium PcaCopper Tripeptide-1SerineSucroseAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractGlycineHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractCalcium ChlorideOrnithineSea SaltAlanineMagnesium ChlorideThreonineHistidineAspartic AcidValineProlineDipotassium PhosphateLysineLeucineTyrosineIsoleucineMagnesium CitrateGlucosamine HclPhenylalanineGlutamic AcidArginine1-Methylhydantoin-2-ImideAsparagineCitrullineNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractPrunus Serrulata Flower ExtractRosa Hybrid Flower ExtractSodium BenzoateMethionineTaurinePotassium SorbateTryptophanFormic AcidGlutamineCysteine

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Calamine

Mineral powder for absorbing, opacifying and protecting skin; low irritation at low levels.

Glycerin

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Dimethicone

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

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Polypropylsilsesquioxane

Propylsilsesquioxane, volatile silicone film former; smooths, low occlusion, very low comedogenic risk

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Cera Microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Magnesium Pca

Magnesium PCA; chelator and humectant with synergistic Mg/PCA action; low irritation, water-soluble.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract

Star fruit extract with vitamin C and polyphenols; antioxidant and brightening, requires pH stability and light protection

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Ornithine

Amino acid derivative for keratolytic and humectant effects; used at low levels, minimal irritation

Sea Salt

Sea salt for exfoliation/minerals; particle size matters, high ionic strength when dissolved, check compatibility.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffer, pH control, non-irritating, non-comedogenic.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Magnesium Citrate

Soluble magnesium salt for conditioning; high levels may affect charge balance

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Arginine

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

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide

Skin conditioner for texture improvement; low irritation, typically low concentration

Asparagine

Non-protein amino acid for humectancy and antistatic effect; water-soluble, slight odor at high levels, check compatibility.

Citrulline

Citrulline amino-acid derivative, moisturizing; 1–5%, water-soluble, pairs well with HA.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Lotus extract, traditional sedative; limited data, use as secondary functional ingredient.

Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract

Cherry blossom extract, 0.1-1% typical; low-irritation, patch-test for pollen/plant-allergy prone skin

Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract

Rose extract; phenols/antioxidants, moisturizing; natural fragrance components may be photosensitive.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tryptophan

Amino acid for conditioning and antistatic; faint odor.

Formic Acid

Formic acid; pH adjuster/preservative, strict concentration limits

Glutamine

Amino acid used for hair and skin conditioning; offers antistatic and moisturizing synergy.

Cysteine

Cysteine reducing agent at 1–5% for waving; acidic amino acid, sulfur odor possible, pH buffering needed

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