APIVITA

APIVITA Wine Elixir Wrinkle and Firmness Lift Serum

Name: APIVITA - Wine Elixir Wrinkle and Firmness Lift Serum
Brand: APIVITA

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Isosorbide dicaprylate, Panthenol + 16 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Light and refreshing, the watery concentrate melts instantly into skin, feeding it nutrient-rich hydration and revitalising ageing skin’s youthful radiance and taut contours. 96% natural origin ingredients.”

Source: Mankind

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

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

Isosorbide dicaprylateHero· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier~2.7–3.2%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.6–0.85%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–5.4%

Vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.3–5.3%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~3.4–4.1%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–2.6%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–1.9%

Vitis vinifera fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds~0.8–1.15%

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~0.75–1.15%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.65–1%

Propolis extractKey activeEffect: MediumA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating~0.65–0.95%

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.9%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.3–0.6%

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.45–0.7%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseA 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)~0.3–0.55%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.5–0.8%

Anti-aging

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate

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What the product description says

“Wine Elixir Wrinkle and Firmness Lift Serum”

From product name

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.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.5–1.9%

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUnder-dosedA 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)~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Salvia sclarea oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 28 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Pistacia lentiscus gumA tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.7–1.1%est.

Propolis extractA complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.65–0.95%est.

Salvia sclarea oil—High~0.55–0.8%est.

Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.25%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~3.4–4.1%est.

Vitis vinifera leaf extract—Medium~1.1–1.3%est.

Vitis vinifera fruit extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seedsMedium~0.8–1.15%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.75–1.15%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.65–1%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.5–0.8%est.

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.

Sodium acrylates copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA 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)Medium~0.3–0.55%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.5–1.9%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–2.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

More about Glycerin

Vegetable oil~4.3–5.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Vegetable oil

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.4–4.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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 oil

Isosorbide dicaprylate~2.7–3.2%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Early studies suggest that it can help strengthen the skin barrier

More about Isosorbide dicaprylate

Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–2.6%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Dicetyl phosphate~1.8–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter

Water~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera leaf extract~1.1–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.8–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds

More about Vitis vinifera fruit extract

Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.75–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Pistacia lentiscus gum~0.7–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemish

A tree rasin that could temporarily tighten the skin and might help regulate sebum production, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.65–1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Propolis extract~0.65–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

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

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Panthenol~0.6–0.85%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

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Salvia sclarea oil~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.8%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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 triglyceride

Lecithin~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin

Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

More about Sclerotium gum

Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

More about Tocopheryl acetate

Ceteth-20 phosphate~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

More about Ceteth-20 phosphate

Sodium acrylates copolymer~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Methylglucoside phosphate~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Methylglucoside phosphate

Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Copper lysinate/prolinate

Cetyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

More about Cetyl palmitate

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 tetraisopalmitate

Sodium gluconate~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

More about Sodium gluconate

Citronellyl methylcrotonate~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Citronellyl methylcrotonate

Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

More about Sodium hydroxide

Parfum~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum

Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

More about Benzyl alcohol

Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

More about Hexyl cinnamal

Limonene~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene

Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Alpha-isomethyl ionone

Citronellol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol

Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate

Geraniol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol

Linalool~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool

Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

More about Hydroxycitronellal

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Vegetable oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Isosorbide dicaprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicetyl phosphate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Water, Vitis vinifera leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Pistacia lentiscus gum, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Propolis extract, Panthenol, Salvia sclarea oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Sclerotium gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Ceteth-20 phosphate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Methylglucoside phosphate, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Cetyl palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium gluconate, Citronellyl methylcrotonate, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal

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Product summary

"APIVITA - Wine Elixir Wrinkle and Firmness Lift Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.60% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (glycerin 4.40% - 5.40% and panthenol 0.60% - 0.85%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.