APIVITA 5 Action Serum Intensive Care Eye Serum
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Suspended in a lightweight milky base that replenishes dry skin with a cooling burst of instant moisture, the multi-tasking eye serum alleviates dark under-eye circles, puffiness and signs of fatigue with powerful botanical actives.”
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:
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitateNot delivered
“White Lily helps to reduce dark circles and awaken tired, sagging eyelids; a Copper complex promotes elasticity and reduces the depth of fine lines and wrinkles; antioxidant-rich patented Propolis extract offers protection from oxidative stress; Aloe, Honey, Panthenol and Hyaluronic oligosaccharides deeply moisturise; and a unique infusion defends with photo-protective properties.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Lilium candidum flower extractMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinOlus oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilWater~2.4–3.7%
Dodecane~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPalmitic/stearic triglyceride~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicetyl phosphate~1.1–1.6%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEthoxydiglycol~0.45–1.05%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilLilium candidum flower extract~0.35–0.8%
Pfaffia paniculata root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMel extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylglucoside phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphrasia officinalis extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitatePanthenol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderSideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 lecithinSideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.4%
Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bisabolol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium acrylates copolymer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Methylpropanediol~0.1–0.4%
Cetyl palmitate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSclerotium gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCeteth-20 phosphate~0.1–0.45%
Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Olus oil, Water, Dodecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Palmitic/stearic triglyceride, Dicetyl phosphate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lilium candidum flower extract, Pfaffia paniculata root extract, Ptychopetalum olacoides bark/stem extract, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Propolis extract, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Mel extract, Methylglucoside phosphate, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Panthenol, Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Bisabolol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl palmitate, Sclerotium gum, Ceteth-20 phosphate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| APIVITA5 Action Serum Intensive Care Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Panthenol extraFace and eye serum | SKIN&LABBakuchiol Eye Serum | SkinLabBakuchiol Eye Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | — | $45.53 | $19.99 | $23.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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