Judging from the ingredient list, "All Purpose Creams - APH Hydroquinone Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Aloe barbadensis extract and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate and stearic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Fades Dark Spots Fast Hydroquinone targets melasma, sun spots, and uneven tone for visibly clearer skin.

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroquinone.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Hydroquinone2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

APH Hydroquinone Cream

Source: From product name

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

Paraffinum liquidum3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Dimethicone0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Cetyl alcohol1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Propylene glycol4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Stearic acid2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Aloe barbadensis extract0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Glyceryl stearate1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Allantoin0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Key Actives

Dimethicone0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Paraffinum liquidum3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Hydroquinone2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone

A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).

Potential irritants

Propylene glycol4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Hydroquinone2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:

A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).

Propylene glycol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Diazolidinyl urea0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Edta0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Help to stabilize the product formulation

Aloe barbadensis extract0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Triethanolamine0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Propylene glycol4.8% - 7.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Paraffinum liquidum3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Hydroquinone2.6% - 4%

Irritation risk:

A potent anti-pigmentation active. It can have serious side-effects though and ideally is used under supervision of a doctor. It should not be used over a long period of time (over a year).

Stearic acid2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Cetyl alcohol1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Edta0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Help to stabilize the product formulation

Glyceryl stearate1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Aloe barbadensis extract0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Triethanolamine0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Dimethicone0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Propylparaben0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Methylparaben0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Allantoin0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Carbomer0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Propylene glycol0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Diazolidinyl urea0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate0.01% - 0.02%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Hydroquinone, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Edta, Glyceryl stearate, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Carbomer, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

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