Name: APLB - Glutathione Hyaluronic Acid Essence
Brand: APLB

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Works for

Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation

Moisturizing

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Glutathione Hyaluronic Acid Essence

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: squalene.

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

squalene 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

glutathione 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 2.9% - 4.3%

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

allantoin 0.01% - 0.1%

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

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

glutathione 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

ascorbic acid 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - squalene also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

glutathione 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin

squalene 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

propolis extract 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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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Key Actives

niacinamide 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

beta-glucan 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Potential irritants

melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

hamamelis virginiana leaf extract 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

fucus vesiculosus extract 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

squalene 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.1% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 2.9% - 4.3%

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Prunella vulgaris extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Hydrolyzed collagen extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Glutathione, Sodium hyaluronate, Royal jelly extract, Pollen extract, Propolis extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Beta-glucan, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Squalene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Betaine, Adenosine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Propanediol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bifida ferment lysate	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: ceramide np bifida ferment lysate +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bifida ferment lysate	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate hyaluronic acid +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 cryptomeria japonica leaf extract +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-3 acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +17 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: retinol cyclomethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil hyaluronic acid +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: opuntia ficus-indica seed oil hyaluronic acid +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	centaurea cyanus flower extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? cryptomeria japonica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? artemisia vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +23 more	cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	cynara scolymus leaf extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	bambusa vulgaris water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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