apieu A'pieu Madecassoside Intensive 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. Aqua
3. Buxus Chinensis Oil
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides
6. Nicotinamide
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Jojoba Esters
10. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
11. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
12. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
13. Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
14. Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
15. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
16. 1,2-Hexanediol
17. Sorbitan Olivate
18. Sorbitan Olivate
19. Vinyldimethicone
20. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. Glycerol
22. Cetearyl Glucoside
23. Glyceryl Stearate
24. Hydroxyacetophenone
25. Madecassoside
26. Hydrogenated Lecithin
27. Tromethamine
28. Sorbitan Isostearate
29. Adenosine
30. Asiaticoside
31. Ceramide 3
32. Phytosphingosine
33. Carbomer
34. Edetate Disodium

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Centella Asiatica Leaf WaterBuxus Chinensis OilNicotinamidePentylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

EMOLLIENT

Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Jojoba EstersVitis Vinifera Seed OilMoringa Oleifera Seed OilHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractLupinus Albus Seed ExtractMoringa Pterygosperma Seed ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract1,2-HexanediolSorbitan OlivateSorbitan OlivateVinyldimethiconeHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlycerolCetearyl GlucosideGlyceryl StearateHydroxyacetophenoneMadecassosideHydrogenated LecithinTromethamineSorbitan IsostearateAdenosineAsiaticosideCeramide 3PhytosphingosineCarbomerEdetate Disodium

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Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Leaf water with skin conditioning properties; generally gentle.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Buxus Chinensis Oil

Oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids; used as emollient in skincare, improves dry skin, light texture

Butylene Glycol

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

Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides

Lightweight ester emollient from caprylic/capric acid and glycerol; used at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Nicotinamide

Vitamin B3 derivative at 2–5%; regulates sebum, strengthens barrier, fades pigmentation, high levels may cause redness or stinging

Pentylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Botanical skin conditioning agent; rich in proteins and polyphenols, suits dry or barrier-compromised skin

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants and amino acids; used for skin conditioning, often added as a functional ingredient.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Vinyldimethicone

Volatile silicone at 1–10%; silky feel, often paired with cyclopentasiloxane; non-comedogenic

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Glycerol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Madecassoside

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Adenosine

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

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Edetate Disodium

Chelator to enhance formula stability and prevent metal ion effects.

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