Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Betaine + 8 moreWorks
“Combining mastic gum and stem water complex (phyllostachis bambusoides juice, white birch juice and cypress juice), it replenishes rich moisture while balancing skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~9–11%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauryl hydroxysultaine~4.8–5.9%
Propylene glycol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAmmonium lauryl sulfate~2.3–2.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.4–1.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyglyceryl-10 diisostearate~0.3–0.55%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium carbonate~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilGeranium maculatum oil~0.2–0.4%
Betaine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSantalum album oil~0.2–0.4%
Rose flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilPistacia lentiscus gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pistacia lentiscus gumMagnolia liliflora bud extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.25–0.45%
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea rosea root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations
More about Althaea rosea root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Portulaca oleracea extractStyrax benzoin gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Commiphora myrrha oil~0.15–0.3%
Phyllostachys bambusoides juice~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamaecyparis obtusa water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fagus sylvatica bud extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCentella asiatica extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Allantoin~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSansevieria trifasciata leaf extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Propylene glycol, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium carbonate, Disodium edta, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Betaine, Santalum album oil, Rose flower oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Magnolia liliflora bud extract, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Althaea rosea root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Styrax benzoin gum, Commiphora myrrha oil, Phyllostachys bambusoides juice, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Alcohol, Centella asiatica extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Allantoin, Sansevieria trifasciata leaf extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| A'PIEUNonco Mastic Relaxing Gel FoamYOUR PRODUCT | SugandaSoothing Ceramide Moisturiser | AOAHyaluronic Skin Barrier Cream | Skin Inc Supplement BarOxy Recharge Bubble Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $17.95 | $55.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Panthenol | Bifida Ferment Lysate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"A'PIEU - Nonco Mastic Relaxing Gel Foam" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.45% - 0.65% and betaine 0.20% - 0.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 13.60$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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