apis Optima Intensively Moisturizing Cream
apis APIS Optima Intensively Moisturizing Cream lists 30 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
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Collagen
- Hydrolyzed Elastin
- Corn Extract
- Carbomer
- Triethanolamine
- Sal Maris
- Lecithin
- Sorbitol
- D-Panthenol
- Glucose
- Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
- Carnitine
- Ceramide 6
- Algae Extract
- Mimose Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
- PEG-8
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Parfum
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view O/W emulsion using sunflower oil as a lipid barrier. Hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, and ceramide 6 enhance structural hydration. Phenoxethanol and caprylyl glycol provide preservative stability. Ideal for dry, dehydrated skin during winter. Formulator's note: protein ingredients primarily function as surface films with limited deep penetration.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholHydrolyzed Elastin
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Collagen
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20Corn ExtractTriethanolamineSal MarisLecithinSorbitolD-PanthenolGlucoseTrilaureth-4 PhosphateCarnitineCeramide 6Algae ExtractMimose ExtractPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractPEG-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 |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 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 | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Collagen | HAIR CONDITIONING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Elastin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Corn Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Sal Maris | 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 |
| Carnitine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| 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 |
| Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | 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.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- 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.
- Corn Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Sal Maris
- 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.
- Carnitine
- Carnitine, used in cleansers as foam booster and conditioner; water-soluble, mild.
- Ceramide 6
- Not decoded yet
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- 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
- Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
- Yeast extract rich in peptides and vitamins for antioxidant and skin conditioning; water-soluble, low irritation risk.
- 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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