aplb Bee Pollen Propolis Essence

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Niacinamide
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
7. Prunella Vulgaris Extract
8. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
9. Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
10. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
11. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
12. Ascorbic Acid
13. SH-Oligopeptide-1
14. SH-Oligopeptide-2
15. SH-Polypeptide-11
16. Copper Tripeptide-1
17. Propolis Extract (10
18. 000Ppm)
19. Pollen Extract (10
20. 000Ppm)
21. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
22. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Beta-Glucan
25. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
26. Fragrance
27. Squalene
28. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29. Betaine
30. Adenosine
31. Panthenol
32. Allantoin
33. Arginine
34. Propanediol
35. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
36. Hydroxyacetophenone

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

SKIN PROTECTING

Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract

Other ingredients

Prunella Vulgaris ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractAscorbic AcidSH-Oligopeptide-1SH-Oligopeptide-2SH-Polypeptide-11Copper Tripeptide-1Propolis Extract (10000Ppm)Pollen Extract (10000Ppm)Nelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateBeta-GlucanPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilFragranceSqualeneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBetaineAdenosinePanthenolAllantoinArgininePropanediolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydroxyacetophenone

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Prunella Vulgaris Extract

Not decoded yet

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract

Hydrolyzed collagen fragments claimed for skin protection, weak evidence, low usage levels

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

SH-Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic short oligopeptide for skin conditioning; generally low irritancy and comedogenicity

SH-Oligopeptide-2

Not decoded yet

SH-Polypeptide-11

Not decoded yet

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Propolis Extract (10

Not decoded yet

000Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Pollen Extract (10

Not decoded yet

000Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

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