apieu A'pieu Madecassoside 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. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
2. Water
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Phenyl Trimethicone
5. Propanediol
6. Glycerin
7. PEG-10 Dimethicone
8. Cyclohexasiloxane
9. Niacinamide
10. Disteardimonium Hectorite
11. Ethoxydiglycol
12. Panthenol
13. Centella Asiatica Extract
14. Madecassoside
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
17. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
19. Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
20. Sodium Chloride
21. Lactic Acid
22. Sodium Lactate
23. Serine
24. Urea
25. Sorbitol
26. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
27. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
28. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
29. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
30. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
31. Juniperus Mexicana Oil
32. Adenosine
33. Allantoin
34. Pentylene Glycol
35. Caprylyl Glycol
36. Butylene Glycol
37. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Chlorphenesin
40. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

NiacinamideDisteardimonium HectoriteEthoxydiglycolPanthenolCentella Asiatica ExtractMadecassosideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRubus Suavissimus Leaf ExtractDimethicone CrosspolymerHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractSodium ChlorideLactic AcidSodium LactateSerineUreaSorbitolCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel OilLavandula Hybrida OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Reticulata Peel OilJuniperus Mexicana OilAdenosineAllantoinPentylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolButylene GlycolCaprylhydroxamic AcidDisodium EDTAChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Leaf water with skin conditioning properties; generally gentle.

Water

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Propanediol

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

Glycerin

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Niacinamide

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Panthenol

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract

Polyphenol-rich extract for antioxidant and soothing; used as natural skin care additive.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

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

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Pine leaf extract with antioxidant polyphenols; claimed antimicrobial and antioxidant; plant-based, watch for individual allergies.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Serine

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Juniperus Mexicana Oil

Mexican juniper essential oil for scent; high levels of essential oils are irritating.

Adenosine

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Pentylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Disodium EDTA

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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