apis Softening Mask
apis APIS Softening Mask lists 16 ingredients on its label, 16 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.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Linen-based gel using sunflower oil and glycerin for hydration. Carbomer thickener creates a light texture. Algae and linden extracts aid conditioning. Preservation via phenoxyethanol and capryl glycol. Triethanolamine adjusts pH; colorant included. Suitable for mixed skin seeking comfort; monitor sensitizing additives.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Helianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholAlgae Extract
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- EMULSIFIER
- Ceteareth-20
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Linum Usitatissimum ExtractTilia Platyphyllos Flower ExtractCarbomerPhenoxyethanolCapryl GlycolTriethanolamineCi 47005Parfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Linum Usitatissimum Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | EMULSIFIER, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Capryl Glycol | 保湿剂, 防腐助剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · 2 | Yellow |
| Ci 47005 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/82 | — | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Linum Usitatissimum Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactantC · Official source
- Ceteareth-20
- Nonionic emulsifier at 0.5-2%; stabilizes O/W systems, improves feel, may be comedogenicC · Official source
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.B · Third-party verified
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.B · Third-party verified
- Tilia Platyphyllos Flower Extract
- Lime flower extract; flavonoid-rich, soothing and antimicrobial, natural source may contain sensitizersE · AI inference · to be verified
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibilityC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Capryl Glycol
- Multifunctional glycol; moisturizer and preservative booster, gentle but mild irritation at high conc.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritationB · Third-party verified
- Ci 47005
- Azo synthetic colorant; comply with EU limit IV/82 and impurity specs.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.E · AI inference · to be verified
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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