aplb Vitamin Propolis Moisture 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Ethyl Hexanoate
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Cyclohexasiloxane
7. Dimethicone
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Niacinamide
10. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
11. Stearyl Alcohol
12. Cetearyl Olivate
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
15. Prunella Vulgaris Extract
16. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
17. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
18. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
19. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
20. Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
21. Squalane
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Beta-Glucan
24. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
25. Ascorbic Acid
26. Propolis Extract (10
27. 000Ppm)
28. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
29. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
30. Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract
31. Sorbitan Olivate
32. PEG-100 Stearate
33. Panthenol
34. Stearic Acid
35. Glycosyl Trehalose
36. Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
37. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
38. Arginine
39. Butylene Glycol
40. Propanediol
41. Hydroxyacetophenone
42. 1,2-Hexanediol
43. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
44. Adenosine
45. Carbomer
46. Fragrance
47. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
48. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Ethyl HexanoateMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilStearyl AlcoholCetearyl OlivateCetearyl AlcoholFucus Vesiculosus ExtractPrunella Vulgaris ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed Collagen ExtractSqualaneSodium HyaluronateBeta-GlucanHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractAscorbic AcidPropolis Extract (10000Ppm)Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractAronia Arbutifolia Fruit ExtractSorbitan OlivatePEG-100 StearatePanthenolStearic AcidGlycosyl TrehaloseHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerArginineButylene GlycolPropanediolHydroxyacetophenone1,2-HexanediolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateAdenosineCarbomerFragranceAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTA

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Ethyl Hexanoate

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Niacinamide

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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Prunella Vulgaris Extract

Not decoded yet

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract

Hydrolyzed collagen fragments claimed for skin protection, weak evidence, low usage levels

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

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.

Propolis Extract (10

Not decoded yet

000Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Panthenol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glycosyl Trehalose

Glycosylated trehalose to enhance skin tolerance and moisture retention; acts as a film former.

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination

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.

Arginine

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Adenosine

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Disodium EDTA

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

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