apieu A'pieu Bad Eye Cream

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Glycerin
5. Myristyl Myristate
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Diisostearyl Malate
8. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
9. Niacinamide
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
12. Beheneth-20
13. Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
14. Panthenol
15. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
16. Silica
17. Sorbitan Stearate
18. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Sodium Polyacrylate
22. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23. Carbomer
24. Ethylhexyl Cocoate
25. Tromethamine
26. Fragrance
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Adenosine
29. Disodium EDTA
30. PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
31. Harpagophytum Procumbens Root Extract
32. Polysorbate 20
33. Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
34. Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
35. Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
36. Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion with cyclopentasiloxane for silky slip. Niacinamide is key, paired with panthenol, adenosine, and botanicals. Polyols and esters build hydration. Suitable for those seeking lightweight texture and oil control. Formulator's note: Silicones and esters balance occlusion and feel; preservation relies on polyol boosters.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneMyristyl MyristateCetearyl AlcoholDiisostearyl MalateEthylhexyl Palmitate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Niacinamide1,2-HexanediolPEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerBeheneth-20Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglyceridePanthenolPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateSilicaSorbitan StearateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerDimethicone CrosspolymerCaprylyl GlycolSodium PolyacrylateDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCarbomerEthylhexyl CocoateTromethamineFragranceEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineDisodium EDTAPPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateHarpagophytum Procumbens Root ExtractPolysorbate 20Imperata Cylindrica Root ExtractOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractAdansonia Digitata Seed ExtractAdenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Beheneth-20

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Blended triglycerides providing slip and occlusion; mix of fatty acids, verify specific ratios to assess comedogenicity.

Panthenol

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexyl Cocoate

Coconut-derived ester, light emollient, low viscosity; mild, low comedogenic, oil-friendly

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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

Disodium EDTA

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

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.

Harpagophytum Procumbens Root Extract

Herb extract claimed anti-inflammatory; non-standard cosmetic active; screen for sensitivity

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Baobab seed extract with polysaccharides/proteins; skin conditioner, enhances moisture barrier.

Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract

Not decoded yet

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