PRODUCT REVIEW

APLB Vitamin Propolis Moisture Cream

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%Beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

"APLB - Vitamin Propolis Moisture Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (arginine, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and butylene glycol) 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 (arginine, dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and cyclopentasiloxane) 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 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.
Adenosine 0.15% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

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

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the 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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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.

adenosine 0.15% - 0.3%

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 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

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?

Vitamin Propolis Moisture 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: niacinamide

dimethicone 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

squalane 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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

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 0.15% - 0.3%

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

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

beta-glucan 0.25% - 0.45%

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

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Potential irritants

hamamelis virginiana leaf extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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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 0.3% - 0.55%

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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 0.45% - 0.7%

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 integrifolia seed oil, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Prunella vulgaris extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Hydrolyzed collagen extract, Squalane, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Propolis extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Aronia arbutifolia fruit extract, 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, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: bakuchiol ceramide np +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: bakuchiol ceramide np +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: hexapeptide-11 tripeptide-1 +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +19 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +18 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: madecassic acid betaine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: oligopeptide-1 oligopeptide-32 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: oligopeptide-1 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: alpha-arbutin 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +43 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: salicylic acid gluconolactone +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +22 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	pyridoxine Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 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
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 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? glycerin Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

APLB Vitamin Propolis Moisture 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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