APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner

APLB

Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner

face toner

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
51%
Combination (dry)
51%
Balanced
80%
Combination (oily)
90%
Oily
90%

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Elevate your skincare routine with the APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner, a deeply hydrating and brightening solution that revitalizes dull skin while soothing irritation. Enriched with 20,000ppm of Niacinamide and 13.1% Centella Asiatica Extract, this lightweight, essence-like toner delivers a powerful boost of hydration and elasticity, promoting a smoother, more radiant complexion. Formulated with rice extract and Glutathione, it penetrates deeply to nourish and even out skin tone, while Beta-Glucan and Hyaluronic Acid lock in moisture for long-lasting suppleness. Clinically tested and suitable for sensitive skin, this EWG green-grade toner is your go-to for luminous, healthy skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA Hyaluronic acid Recombinant peptides Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

About Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner

Overview

Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner is a lightweight toner from APLB. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Hydroxyethyl Urea, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea and Panthenol.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol and Beta-glucan.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 12 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 11 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration
Sh-oligopeptide-1 Recombinant peptides

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Artemisia Annua Extract is an extract of the whole herb, Artemisia annua L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (27)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Centella Asiatica Extract Butylene Glycol Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Urea Allantoin Hydrolyzed Collagen Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract Artemisia Annua Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Saccharomyces Ferment Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Squalane Beta-glucan Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Trideceth-10 Propanediol Hydroxyacetophenone 1,2-hexanediol Ethylhexylglycerin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Sodium Citrate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces Ferment. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.

7
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
3 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-

7 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
8 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Epidermal Growth Factor. It contains a maximum of 53 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or sugar. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract is an extract of the germ of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae

13 Artemisia Annua Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Artemisia Annua Extract is an extract of the whole herb, Artemisia annua L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Plant extract, Texture agent

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Oryza Sativa Extract is an extract of the grains of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

18 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
22 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Anti-Aging
24 Trideceth-10 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated

25 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
26 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
27 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
30 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

31 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trisodium citrate

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner?

WATER, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, NELUMBO NUCIFERA GERM EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA ANNUA EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, SQUALANE, BETA-GLUCAN, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, TRIDECETH-10, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE.

What are the active ingredients in Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner?

PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner?

Start by cleansing the skin. Gently spread an appropriate amount evenly over the skin with your hands or with a cotton pad, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Pat lightly for maximum absorption.

What skin types is Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner have?

It lists 31 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner?

APLB.

Brand
APLB

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