Based on the ingredients included, "APIVITA - Men's Moisturizing Cream-Gel" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, allantoin, glycerin, butylene glycol and caprylyl 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). Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, caprylyl glycol, dicaprylyl ether, glyceryl stearate and neopentyl glycol diheptanoate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.40% - 1.70%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (1.00% - 1.20%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and lecithin

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Men's Moisturizing Cream-Gel

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, 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).

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

allantoin 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

panthenol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing, refreshing cream-gel. Protects from premature ageing and regulates oiliness, while toning and rejuvenating.

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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.

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

allantoin 1% - 1.2%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

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

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

citrus limon peel oil 0.45% - 0.7%

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A highly irritating fragrance

propolis extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Antibacterial, Anti-oxidation

A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

zea mays starch 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

sorbitan oleate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

neopentyl glycol diheptanoate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

dicaprylyl ether 4.1% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Glycerin, Betula alba juice, Water, Zea mays starch, Panthenol, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Glyceryl stearate, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Propolis extract, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Olea europaea fruit extract, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Sorbitan oleate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	panthenol allantoin +3 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np camellia japonica flower extract +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: betaine dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: urea dimethicone +9 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide urea +8 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter copper pca +4 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: ceramide np camellia japonica flower extract +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: cera alba helianthus annuus seed oil +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +6 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +13 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? santalum album oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salvia sclarea extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	bht Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	polymnia sonchifolia root juice Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? santalum album oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +14 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more

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