If you’re a Korean skin care fan, you’ve probably heard of the brand APLB. One of YesStyle’s bestselling beauty brands, APLB is known for streamlined formulas with potent ingredients. With a name meaning “A plus B,” APLB has been adhering to the motto that “two is greater than one” with skin care lines featuring ingredient duos that work in synergy to tackle various skin concerns. Each APLB line is designated with a unique color and radar chart on the product packaging to indicate its functions.
By now, APLB has already launched over 35 skin care lines! The brand is most popular for its Glutathione Niacinamide Line and Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Line, both boasting brightening and anti-aging effects. Some of APLB’s most popular items such as serums and face creams are available in value twin packs. Not sure which product line to get? Fret not, here’s a breakdown to help you decide!
Skin Concern: Hyperpigmentation
Ingredients to look out for: Niacinamide, glutathione, Vitamin C, retinol
Best choice: Glutathione Niacinamide Line
Other options: Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Line, Zinc Niacinamide Line, Kojic Acid Vitamin C Line, Ascorbyl Glucoside Peptide Line, Ferulic Acid Vitamin C Line, Caffeine Niacinamide Line, Spicule Niacinamide Shot 260 Line, Spicule Vitamin C Shot 220 Line, Liposome Niacinamide Line, Liposome Vitamin C Line, Exosome Niacinamide Line
Niacinamide and glutathione both help to reduce melanin production. APLB’s Glutathione Niacinamide Line uses nano-sized glutathione particles for more efficient absorption, while the patented Wide-Spread Texture System improves adhesion and absorption of niacinamide into skin. One of APLB’s most comprehensive product lines, the Glutathione Niacinamide Line includes everything from cleanser, toner, serum and face cream to sunscreen, body wash, body lotion and supplement tablets.
Skin Concern: Premature Aging
Ingredients to look out for: Retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, collagen, peptides
Best choice: Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Line
Other options: Collagen EGF Peptide Line, Snail Mucin Ginseng Line, Adenosine Vitamin C Line, Coenzyme Q10 Retinol Line, PDRN Vitamin C Line, Spicule Retinol Shot 180 Line, Liposome Retinol Line, Exosome Retinol Line, Lactic Acid Retinol Line, Amino Acid Peptide Line, Spicule Collagen Shot 300 Line, Liposome Collagen Line, Exosome Collagen Line
The Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Line stars the patented Retinol Vita Cen, a blend of retinol, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and cica extract to boost skin elasticity and revitalize dull skin. Apart from toner, serum, face mist, sheet mask, sunscreen and body lotion, APLB’s Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Line also includes oral beauty tablets to support skin health from the inside out.
Skin Concern: Acne-Prone / Oily Skin
Ingredients to look out for: AHA, BHA, salicylic acid
Best choice: AHA BHA PHA Centella Line
Other options: Salicylic Acid BHA Arbutin Line, Azelaic Acid Peptide Line, Glycolic Acid Niacinamide Line, Mandelic Acid Retinol Line
The AHA BHA PHA Centella Line features AHA, BHA and PHA to gently exfoliate skin and prevent the formation of blackheads and whiteheads. A concoction of centella ingredients including centella asiatica extract, madecassic acid, asiacoside and asiatic acid helps to regulate sebum production and soothe irritated skin. This green line from APLB offers a capsule skin care routine with toner, face mist, serum and face cream.
Skin Concern: Dry Skin / Damaged Skin Barrier
Ingredients to look out for: Hyaluronic acid, ceramide, squalane, glycerin, urea
Best Choice: Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide HA B5 Line
Other options: Urea Hyaluronic Acid Line, Glycerin Vitamin C Line. Squalane Hyaluronic Acid Line, Exosome Vitamin C Line, Panthenol Retinol Line, Bifida Niacinamide Line, Glycolipids Peptide Line
The patented Hyaluronic HA B5 Cen in APLB’s Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide HA B5 Line replenishes and retains skin moisture with hyaluronic acid, ceramide and cica extract. The ingredients work in conjunction with panthenol, squalane, beta glucan and hydrolyzed collagen to strengthen the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss. Other natural ingredients such as vitamin tree, eggplant and rice extracts also come into play to promote skin resilience. This blue line includes toner, serum, face mist, face cream and oral beauty tablets.
