
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Enriched with Ceramide that forms a protective layer on the skin to keep it smooth and hydrated.”
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
“Infused with Apple Extract to soften and even out 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.
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.
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.


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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
More about Butylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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
More about Ceramide npIs 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
More about NiacinamideAn 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.
More about SqualaneAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA 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
More about DimethiconeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA 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 acetateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMight 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)
More about AdenosineHelps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinAn emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractCan support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractA plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Coptis chinensis root extractA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractA 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
More about Ceramide nsA type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineA 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
More about Ceramide apA 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
More about Ceramide asA 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
More about Ceramide eopWater, 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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| B.LABApple Cera Overnight Calming CreamYOUR PRODUCT | YUMUCica Exosome Blemish Relief Cream | SUNGBOON EDITORAlaska Salmon PDRN Ultra Moisturizing Barrier Cream | MedicubePDRN Pink Peptide Cream | |
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| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 89% |
| Price | $15.00 | $24.00+$9.00 | $19.50+$4.50 | $27.15+$12.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 14 of 18 | 13 of 18 | 13 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"B: LAB - Apple Cera Overnight Calming Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and dextrin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide eop, ceramide np, ceramide ns, phytosphingosine and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 18.48$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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