aplb Sensitive Micro Cleansing Foam
aplb APLB Sensitive Micro Cleansing Foam lists 41 ingredients on its label, 39 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Myristic Acid
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Lauric Acid
- Glycerin
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
- Polyquaternium-7
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Trehalose
- Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
- Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- Asiaticoside
- Madecassic Acid
- Asiatic Acid
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
- Ceramide NP
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Squalane
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fragrance
- Citral
- Geraniol
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Laminaria Japonica Extract
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Disodium EDTA
- Niacinamide
- Salicylic Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Disodium CocoamphodiacetateLauric Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates Copolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Other ingredients
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilTea-Cocoyl GlutamatePolyquaternium-7Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideTrehaloseOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidCentella Asiatica ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed Collagen ExtractCeramide NPHydrogenated LecithinSqualaneMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholFragranceCitralGeraniolLimoneneLinaloolHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeLaminaria Japonica Extract1,2-HexanediolDisodium EDTANiacinamideSalicylic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Pueraria Lobata Root Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract | TONIC · 限制 III/112 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Asiaticoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Madecassic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Asiatic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER | 0 · – | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide NP | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Laminaria Japonica Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · – | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Amino acid surfactant for mild cleansing; fine foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and baby products
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
- Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.
- Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
- Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.
- Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency
- Asiaticoside
- Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.
- Madecassic Acid
- Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage
- Asiatic Acid
- Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas
- Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
- Hydrolyzed collagen fragments claimed for skin protection, weak evidence, low usage levels
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Laminaria Japonica Extract
- Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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