APIVITA Express Brightening Face Scrub - Bilberry
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreWorks well
“Utilising Jojoba and Almond grains, the luxurious treatment gently buffs away dead, dull skin, whilst Honey and Olive Oil restore softness and moisture.”
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.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Express Brightening Face Scrub - Bilberry”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–7.2%
- 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 triglycerideC12-13 alkyl lactate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersStearyl alcohol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateWater~1.7–2.1%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPotato starch modified~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100 stearate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–0.85%
- 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 oilTriheptanoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinCetyl esters~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractMel extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.4%
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractArginine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPeg-60 almond glycerides~0.25–0.5%
Glycerin~0.3–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Jojoba esters, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Potato starch modified, Peg-100 stearate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Triheptanoin, Cetyl esters, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Mel extract, Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract, Sideritis scardica flower/leaf/stem extract, Sideritis raeseri flower/leaf/stem extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis shell powder, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Panthenol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Arginine, Tocopherol, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium sorbate, Sodium phytate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| APIVITAExpress Brightening Face Scrub - BilberryYOUR PRODUCT | Liz EarleGentle Face Exfoliator | Placentor VégétalUltra-Exfoliant Cream | Paula's choiceSkin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $24.23 | $18.53 | $34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Cera Alba | Lactic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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