Judging from the ingredient list, "APIVITA - Soothing and Moisturising Face Tonic Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (panthenol, betaine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and honey) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (mel) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This formulation also uses an effective concentration of panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 1.00%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

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.

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The product retails from 10.13£ up to 13.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Soothing and Moisturising Face Tonic Lotion

Source: From product name

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).

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Panthenol0.4% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

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

Betaine0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Mel1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

Honey1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

Propolis extract1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Allantoin0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Key Actives

Allantoin0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Panthenol0.4% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

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

Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Betaine0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Potential irritants

Propolis extract1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Lavandula angustifolia oil0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

Pelargonium graveolens flower oil0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

Parfum0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ppg-26-buteth-263.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Olea europaea leaf extract0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

Rosa canina fruit extract0.55% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hydroxyacetophenone0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Citric acid0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

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

Ppg-26-buteth-263.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Water2.4% - 3.6%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Mel1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

Honey1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

Propolis extract1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Olea europaea leaf extract0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing

Rosa canina fruit extract0.55% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

Betaine0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Panthenol0.4% - 1%

Irritation risk:

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

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Lavandula angustifolia oil0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

Pelargonium graveolens flower oil0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

Allantoin0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Sodium hyaluronate0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Tocopheryl acetate0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Hydroxyacetophenone0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps stabilize the product formulation

Citric acid0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Parfum0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Water, Mel, Honey, Propolis extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Parfum

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