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“Men's Moisturizing Cream-Gel”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Salvia sclarea oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateDicaprylyl ether~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinBetula alba juice~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.9–2.3%
Zea mays starch~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchPanthenol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~1–1.2%
- 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 AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.95–1.15%
- 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 powderCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%
- 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 triglycerideElettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.45–0.7%
Butylene 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Fagus sylvatica bud extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~0.45–0.65%
- 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 stearateLepidium sativum sprout extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSalvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerOlea europaea fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractPeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan oleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
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 seed, 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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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.
| APIVITAMen's Moisturizing Cream-GelYOUR PRODUCT | UriageBariederm-Cica Daily Gel-Cream | DermaticaSoothing Centella Gel Moisturiser | BootsNo7 HydraLuminous+ Night Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | $22.54 | $19.90−$2.64 | $17.12−$5.42 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Gluconate | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "APIVITA - Men's Moisturizing Cream-Gel" works well for improving skin hydration 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). Caprylyl glycol, dicaprylyl ether, glyceryl stearate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate and olea europaea fruit extract 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.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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