PRODUCT REVIEW

B:LAB Apple Cera Overnight Calming Cream

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Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.1% - 1.7%Ceramide np 1.1% - 1.6%

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Product summary

"B: LAB - Apple Cera Overnight Calming Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and dextrin) 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). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, phytosphingosine and dimethicone 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.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide eop 0.05% - 0.25%, ceramide as 0.05% - 0.10%, ceramide ap 0.05% - 0.25%, phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.40%, ceramide ns 0.10% - 0.35% and ceramide np 1.10% - 1.60%). 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 0.05% - 0.15%. 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: centella asiatica extract and stearic acid

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

What can the product work for?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Infused with Apple Extract to soften and even out skin tone.

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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 1.1% - 1.7%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Enriched with Ceramide that forms a protective layer on the skin to keep it smooth and hydrated.

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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: dimethicone, squalane.

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

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

phytosphingosine 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

phytosphingosine 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

centella asiatica extract 0.05% - 0.25%

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.

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.

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

adenosine 0.05% - 0.15%

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)

centella asiatica extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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

ceramide np 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Potential irritants

coptis chinensis root extract 0.05% - 0.2%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties

1,2-hexanediol 0.95% - 1.4%

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A preservative

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 2%

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 4.6% - 6.8%

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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%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, 1,2-hexanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceramide np, Niacinamide, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, C20-22 alcohols, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Carbomer, Stearyl alcohol, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sorbitan isostearate, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Cholesterol, Ectoin, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Propanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Cyanocobalamin, Malus domestica fruit extract, Coptis chinensis root extract, Lactobacillus/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Saccharomyces/coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Ceramide ns, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide ap, Ceramide as, Ceramide eop

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +16 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +8 more Other: sodium polyacrylate dipotassium glycyrrhizate +2 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +8 more Other: sodium polyacrylate dipotassium glycyrrhizate +2 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +10 more Other: hydroxydecyl ubiquinone sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: jojoba esters limnanthes alba seed oil +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: ceramide ng helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables +14 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide as +9 more Other: melia azadirachta leaf extract phenyl trimethicone +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +10 more Other: cyclomethicone cysteine +19 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +9 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +9 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 sodium acetylated hyaluronate +9 more	Common: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more Other: potassium azeloyl diglycinate oligopeptide-10 +5 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide eop +9 more Other: bakuchiol trehalose +1 more
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Potential Irritants	coptis chinensis root extract Has skin benefit? malus domestica fruit extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +3 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +49 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	daucus carota sativa root extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	rubus fruticosus fruit extract Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? limnanthes alba seed oil Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +29 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +35 more

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B:LAB Apple Cera Overnight Calming Cream

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Works for

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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