aplb Bee Pollen Propolis Essence
aplb APLB Bee Pollen Propolis Essence lists 36 ingredients on its label, 29 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
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
- Prunella Vulgaris Extract
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
- Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- SH-Oligopeptide-1
- SH-Oligopeptide-2
- SH-Polypeptide-11
- Copper Tripeptide-1
- Propolis Extract (10
- 000Ppm)
- Pollen Extract (10
- 000Ppm)
- Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
- Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Beta-Glucan
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Fragrance
- Squalene
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Betaine
- Adenosine
- Panthenol
- Allantoin
- Arginine
- Propanediol
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 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
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fucus Vesiculosus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunella Vulgaris Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| SH-Oligopeptide-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| SH-Oligopeptide-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| SH-Polypeptide-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Copper Tripeptide-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propolis Extract (10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 000Ppm) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pollen Extract (10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 000Ppm) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta-Glucan | BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Squalene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
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.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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