APLB, Lactic Acid Retinol Facial Cream , 1.86 fl oz (55 ml)

36 ingredients decoded 6 similar formulasNo reviews yet

Moisturizers

APLB, Lactic Acid Retinol Facial Cream , 1.86 fl oz (55 ml)

Recorded ingredients include Lactic Acid, Retinol and Sodium Hyaluronate. View details

Size

Not listed · confirm the exact variant with the retailer

Where to buy

AmazonSearch hand-off

Find dupes

Formula highlights

4 key ingredients · AHA exfoliant (gentle), Vitamin A, Hyaluronic Acid (salt form), Squalane
Not recommended during pregnancy · Contains an ingredient our pregnancy rule set flags.
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of status is not established.

Ingredient breakdown

The full record for every linked ingredient — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and the provenance of each figure.

Label captured · 36 of 42 parsed · 36 of 36 explained

The full record for each of the 36 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

← Simple view

Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
INCI name
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
As printed on the label
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Korean name
병풀잎수
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Record reviewed
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
INCI name
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
As printed on the label
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Korean name
세틸에칠헥사노에이트, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Ethylhexanoates as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
INCI name
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
As printed on the label
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Korean name
폴리글리세릴-3메칠글루코오스디스테아레이트, 폴리글리세릴-3메틸글루코오스다이스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Lactic AcidAHA exfoliant (gentle)
INCI name
Lactic Acid
As printed on the label
Lactic Acid
Korean name
락틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Cosmetic Ingredients (FDA)
RetinolVitamin A
INCI name
Retinol
As printed on the label
Retinol
Korean name
레티놀
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - miscellaneous — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Kafi R, et al. Improvement of Naturally Aged Skin With Vitamin A (Retinol). Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(5):606-612 (PubMed)
BHT
INCI name
BHT
As printed on the label
BHT
Korean name
비에이치티
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of BHT · peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessment
Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid (salt form)
INCI name
Sodium Hyaluronate
As printed on the label
Sodium Hyaluronate
Korean name
소듐하이알루로네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Stearic Acid
INCI name
Stearic Acid
As printed on the label
Stearic Acid
Korean name
스테아릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published rating
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
INCI name
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
As printed on the label
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Korean name
소듐폴리아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트, 소듐폴리아크릴로일디메칠타우레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate — COSMILE Europe
Hydrogenated Polydecene
INCI name
Hydrogenated Polydecene
As printed on the label
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Korean name
하이드로제네이티드폴리데센
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Glyceryl Stearate
INCI name
Glyceryl Stearate
As printed on the label
Glyceryl Stearate
Korean name
글리세릴스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Beeswax
INCI name
Beeswax
As printed on the label
Beeswax
Korean name
비즈왁스
Recorded CosIng functions
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
INCI name
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
As printed on the label
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils as Used in Cosmetics
Betaine
INCI name
Betaine
As printed on the label
Betaine
Korean name
베타인
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Trehalose
INCI name
Trehalose
As printed on the label
Trehalose
Korean name
트레할로스, 트레할로오스
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
moisturising — helps skin hold onto water and feel hydrated
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics - Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014)
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
INCI name
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
As printed on the label
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Korean name
연꽃추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 94880)
Artemisia Annua Extract
INCI name
Artemisia Annua Extract
As printed on the label
Artemisia Annua Extract
Korean name
개똥쑥추출물, 청호추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Artemisia Annua Extract — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Artemisia annua extract in preclinical skin models
Saccharomyces Ferment
INCI name
Saccharomyces Ferment
As printed on the label
Saccharomyces Ferment
Korean name
효모발효물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Saccharomyces Ferment — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Record reviewed
Hydrolyzed Collagen
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Collagen
As printed on the label
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Korean name
하이드롤라이즈드콜라겐
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Squalane
INCI name
Squalane
As printed on the label
Squalane
Korean name
스쿠알란
Recorded CosIng functions
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
1/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Beta-Glucan
INCI name
Beta-Glucan
As printed on the label
Beta-Glucan
Korean name
베타-글루칸
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics - Cosmetic Ingredient Review · safety assessment
Dipropylene Glycol
INCI name
Dipropylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Dipropylene Glycol
Korean name
다이프로필렌글라이콜, 디프로필렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
INCI name
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
As printed on the label
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Korean name
비타민나무열매추출물, 산자나무열매추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Madecassic Acid
INCI name
Madecassic Acid
As printed on the label
Madecassic Acid
Korean name
마데카식애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Won JH, Shin JS, Park HJ, et al. Anti-inflammatory effects of madecassic acid via the suppression of NF-kappaB pathway in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Planta Med 76(3):251-257, 2010
Asiaticoside
INCI name
Asiaticoside
As printed on the label
Asiaticoside
Korean name
아시아티코사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
In vitro and in vivo wound healing activity of asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica
Asiatic Acid
INCI name
Asiatic Acid
As printed on the label
Asiatic Acid
Korean name
아시아틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
light stabilizer — helps protect the formula from deterioration caused by light; this role does not establish sunscreen protection
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Centella asiatica and Its Metabolite Asiatic Acid: Wound Healing Effects and Therapeutic Potential
Disodium EDTA
INCI name
Disodium EDTA
As printed on the label
Disodium EDTA
Korean name
다이소듐이디티에이, 디소듐이디티에이
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
COSMILE Europe: Disodium EDTA—chelating and viscosity-control functions and safety context
Propanediol
INCI name
Propanediol
As printed on the label
Propanediol
Korean name
프로판다이올, 프로판디올
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Hydroxyacetophenone
INCI name
Hydroxyacetophenone
As printed on the label
Hydroxyacetophenone
Korean name
하이드록시아세토페논
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Hydroxyacetophenone as Used in Cosmetics · safety assessment
1,2-Hexanediol
INCI name
1,2-Hexanediol
As printed on the label
1,2-Hexanediol
Korean name
1,2-헥산다이올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
INCI name
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
As printed on the label
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Korean name
다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 디포타슘글리시리제이트
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and related ingredients

Where this label came from. 36 of 42 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

Safety & cautions

Concentration and exposure have not been verified for this product. Ingredient order does not establish a percentage.

Breastfeeding assessment

Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.

Retinol
- Often avoided in pregnancy

Pregnancy flags are decision-support, not medical advice — ask your doctor.

Product types

Concerns

Product types

Concerns

Product types

Product types

Product types

Product types

Product types

Product types

APLB, Lactic Acid Retinol Facial Cream , 1.86 fl oz (55 ml)

Ingredient breakdown

Safety & cautions