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APLB True Intensive Moisturzing Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%Centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "APLB - True Intensive Moisturzing Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. APLB - True Intensive Moisturzing Cream ticks this box. Arginine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and butylene 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). Ceramide np, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, arginine, dimethicone and helianthus annuus seed oil 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

This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.50% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, stearic acid, vitamin c and jojoba oil

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 for 21.60$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promotes skin brightness.

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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.

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

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

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

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)

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

True Intensive Moisturzing Cream

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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: arginine, 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: arginine, dimethicone.

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ascorbic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

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

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

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

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

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Potential irritants

hamamelis virginiana leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory

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

melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

fucus vesiculosus extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.7% - 5.7%

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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

ethyl hexanoate 4.1% - 5%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethyl hexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Niacinamide, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceramide np, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Prunella vulgaris extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Artemisia princeps extract, Centella asiatica extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Hydrolyzed collagen extract, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Ascorbic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Peg-100 stearate, Panthenol, Stearic acid, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Arginine, Butylene glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Parfum, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: bakuchiol ficus carica fruit extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: bakuchiol ficus carica fruit extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: madecassoside gluconolactone +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +11 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +40 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +11 more Other: salicylic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 cholesterol +21 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +29 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glyceryl glucoside +6 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +41 more	limonene Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf water Has skin benefit? +22 more	taurine Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more

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APLB True Intensive Moisturzing Cream

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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