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APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
APLB

Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream

Moisturizer · 55 mL

50%$8.31$16.61

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Key ingredients

NiacinamideGlutathioneCentellaBeeswax

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Full ingredients (43)
  1. Water
  2. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
  3. Glycerin
  4. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  5. Butylene Glycol
  6. Niacinamide
  7. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
  8. 1, 2-Hexanediol
  9. Stearic Acid
  10. Silica
  11. Glyceryl Stearate
  12. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  13. Propanediol
  14. Beeswax
  15. Hydroxyacetophenone
  16. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  17. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
  18. Hydrogenated Polydecene
  19. Betaine
  20. Glutathione
  21. Trehalose
  22. Citric Acid
  23. Adenosine
  24. Trideceth-10
  25. Disodium EDTA
  26. Sodium Citrate
  27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
  28. Dipropylene Glycol
  29. Squalene
  30. Asiaticoside
  31. Madecassic Acid
  32. Asiatic Acid
  33. Sodium Hyaluronate
  34. Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
  35. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
  36. Hydrolyzed Collagen
  37. Beta-Glucan
  38. Caprylyl Glycol
  39. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
  40. Artemisia Annua Extract
  41. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
  42. Saccharomyces Ferment
  43. Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A jar of APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream on a white table against a mint wall, beside centella leaves in a glass dish and a dollop of white cream

Nourish + brighten

Glutathione, niacinamide and centella leaf water in a soft cream that replenishes skin with deep hydration.

APLB’s Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream sets centella leaf water right after water, with niacinamide and glutathione in its Lipo Gluta Niac Cen complex. Shea butter, macadamia oil and beeswax give it a nourishing texture that seals in moisture and works on the look of fine lines and a dull tone.

Lipo Gluta Niac Cen complex, as printed on the jar
24.8%
Lipo Gluta Niac Cen complex, as printed on the jar
Centella leaf water’s place on the list
#2
Centella leaf water’s place on the list
Niacinamide’s place on the list
#6
Niacinamide’s place on the list
A glossy swirl of white cream among round centella leaves, sea buckthorn berries and water droplets

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Glutathione + niacinamide

    The brightening pair in the name. APLB processes the glutathione into fine particles to help it absorb, and spreads the niacinamide with its Wide-Spread Texture System for better adhesion.

    No. 6, 20 of 43 on the list

  • Centella 3x complex

    Centella leaf water as the base, plus three of centella’s key actives, to soothe and moisturize sensitive skin.

    No. 2, 30, 31, 32 of 43 on the list

  • Rich butters + oils

    Shea butter, macadamia oil, beeswax and squalene soften the skin and help hold moisture in.

    No. 14, 16, 17, 29 of 43 on the list

  • Moisture + bounce

    Betaine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid keep skin hydrated, beta-glucan protects, and collagen and adenosine support smoother, more elastic-looking skin.

    No. 19, 21, 23, 33, 36, 37 of 43 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Lotus flower
  • Sweet wormwood
  • Rice
  • Yeast ferment
  • Sea buckthorn
  • Tea tree leaf
  • Eggplant
A jar of APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream beside a spatula with a scoop of white cream and a centella leaf

How to use

The last step of your routine

  1. 1

    Prep

    Apply toner and serum first. APLB pairs it with its Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum.

  2. 2

    Scoop

    Take a small amount of cream with a clean spatula.

  3. 3

    Spread

    Smooth it over the face, working outward from the centre.

  4. 4

    Press

    Pat gently until it sinks in.

A smooth swipe of white cream on a mint surface beside a centella leaf

Soft, bright, well-fed skin

A nourishing cream to finish the routine, for skin that wants deep moisture and a brighter-looking tone.

Good to know

  • Contains beeswax and hydrolyzed collagen. APLB says it uses no animal raw materials, but check with the brand if you avoid animal-derived ingredients.
  • Contains macadamia seed oil, a tree nut oil, and shea butter.
  • No added fragrance, mineral oil, pigment, silicone or parabens, per APLB.
  • 55 mL jar.