aprilskin Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum
aprilskin Aprilskin Calendula 10% PHA+AHA Resurfacing Serum lists 39 ingredients on its label, 32 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.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Gluconolactone
- Methylpropanediol
- Glycerin
- Water
- Propanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyglycerin-3
- Tromethamine
- Dimethicone
- Butylene Glycol
- C12-14 Pareth-12
- Panthenol
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Lecithin
- Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Salicylic Acid
- Allantoin
- Lactic Acid
- Glycolic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Adenosine
- Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
- Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
- Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Calendula-based resurfacing serum featuring a blend of Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, and AHAs for gentle exfoliation. Balanced with Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acids, and soothing botanicals. Suitable for skin needing renewal. Formulator's note: Employs polyol solvents to assist acid solubility and buffers to regulate pH, ensuring stability while minimizing sensitivity risks.
Key ingredients
- FRAGRANCE
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- SOLVENT
- MethylpropanediolPropanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- BUFFERING
- Tromethamine
Other ingredients
Polyglycerin-3DimethiconeButylene GlycolC12-14 Pareth-12PanthenolHydroxyethylcelluloseLecithinSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSalicylic AcidAllantoinLactic AcidGlycolic AcidEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineIndigofera Tinctoria ExtractSodium HyaluronateCitrus Nobilis Peel ExtractCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilHedera Helix Leaf/Stem ExtractHyaluronic AcidLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilRibes Nigrum Leaf ExtractHemerocallis Fulva Flower ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglycerin-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-14 Pareth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Indigofera Tinctoria Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 II/358 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract | ANTICAKING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC, PERFUMING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Polyglycerin-3
- Not decoded yet
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- C12-14 Pareth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- 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
- Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
- Citrus peel extract with fragrance components; astringent, low phototoxicity but caution for sensitive skin
- Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
- Ivy extract for soothing/astringent skin care; usually acts in synergy.
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
- Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.
- Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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