A'PIEU Moss Moisture Cream Balancing

A'PIEU Moss Moisture Cream Balancing

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“Replenish dehydrated skin with much-needed moisture from this cream infused with purifying Swiss Alpine Herb Complex, soothing chamomile flower extract and 78% of Iceland moss extract to moisturize and protect skin from external aggressors.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–5%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.5–2.3%
Vinyl dimethiconeKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin~1–1.5%
ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.1–0.4%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture~3.7–5.5%
Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%
Gentiana lutea root extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract + 12 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Achillea millefolium extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Gentiana lutea root extractA plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levelsMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cetraria islandica extract~22–33%
Formula
Glycerin~3.3–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Cetearyl olivate~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Sorbitan olivate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Vinyl dimethicone~1–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Arnica montana flower extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Artemisia absinthium extract~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Achillea millefolium extract~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Gentiana lutea root extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels

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Chamomilla recutita flower water~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Butylene glycol
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Carbomer~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Tromethamine~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Arginine~0.1–0.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Cetraria islandica extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetearyl olivate, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan olivate, Vinyl dimethicone, Arnica montana flower extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Portulaca oleracea extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol

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