APLB ingredients,
made easier to read.
Start with the pair on the label. Then look at the full formula, its texture and where it fits in your routine.
One family.
Different formulas.
The facial toner, ampoule serum and facial cream each list 2% niacinamide and 0.1% glutathione. The cleanser, body lotion and sheet mask use different proportions.
Centella extract is another important part of the family. The serum lists 29.2%, compared with 22.7% in the facial cream.
Explore the ingredient pairA moisture-focused option.
The HA B5 toner brings these three named ingredients together with centella extract. It is a different formula direction for the same early toner step.
Explore the HA B5 toner
Look beyond
the headline number.
The Snail Mucin Ginseng serum lists a 39.2% combined complex. Within that blend are 38.5% centella leaf water, 0.5% snail secretion filtrate and 0.2% ginseng root extract.
Explore the snail ampoulePercentages in perspective.
10,000 ppm equals 1%. A complex percentage is the total of the ingredients named in that blend, not the amount of each ingredient.
| Formula | Named ingredients | Format | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| APLB Glutathione Niacinamide | 2% niacinamide + 0.1% glutathione | 40 ml ampoule | 29.2% centella extract |
| Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum | 2% niacinamide + 60% propolis extract | 30 ml serum | Propolis-led gel serum |
| The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 10% niacinamide + 1% zinc | 30 ml serum | Higher niacinamide concentration |
Different formulas, not a performance ranking. A larger percentage alone does not determine the right product for your skin. Sizes refer to the options compared.
Formula references: Beauty of Joseon · The Ordinary.
Compare formulas by the ingredients, intended use and texture you want. A product containing a familiar ingredient can still differ considerably from another bottle with the same word on the label.