APLB – Kojic Acid Vitamin C Ampoule Serum

Description

AQUA, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF WATER (Centella asiatica), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, DIETHOXYETHYL SUCCINATE, KOJIC ACID (Acid), ASCORBIC ACID (Pure vitamin C), MADECASSIC ACID (Active ingredient derived from Centella asiatica), ASIATICOSIDE (Active ingredient derived from Centella asiatica), ASIATIC ACID (Active ingredient derived from Centella asiatica), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), Eggplant Fruit Extract (Eggplant), Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract (Tea tree), BETA-GLUCAN (Active ingredient derived from mushrooms), Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract (Sea buckthorn), Lotus Leaf Extract (Sacred Lotus), Artemisia annua extract (Annual mugwort), RICE EXTRACT (Rice), SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), ALLANTOIN (Active ingredient derived from comfrey), CELLULOSE GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, INULIN (Prebiotic), CELLULOSE, GLUCOSE (Sugar), FRUCTOSE (Sugar), PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (Active ingredient derived from licorice), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

APLB – Kojic Acid Vitamin C Ampoule Serum primarily targets hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dark spots. The APLB brand offers a solution tailored to skin prone to post-inflammatory spots, melasma, or loss of radiance. Based on my analysis, the formula is designed to regulate melanin and improve overall skin quality, while respecting sensitive skin thanks to the presence of soothing active ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this serum. First, kojic acid, known for its inhibitory effect on tyrosinase, a key enzyme in melanin synthesis, which visibly reduces pigmentation spots. Next, pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid), a powerful antioxidant, stimulates collagen synthesis and protects the skin from oxidative stress, while helping to brighten the complexion. Finally, Centella asiatica extracts (madecassic, asiatic, asiaticoside) provide a restorative and soothing effect, promoting skin regeneration and limiting potential irritation associated with brightening active ingredients. This synergy of active ingredients gives the product remarkable effectiveness in improving the radiance and evenness of the complexion.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this serum in the evening, on clean, dry skin, before moisturizer. It is ideal when combined with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, panthenol). It is best to avoid using it at the same time as retinoids or other powerful exfoliants to limit the risk of irritation. During the day, it is essential to apply sunscreen to optimize results and protect fragile skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This serum stands out thanks to its complementary brightening and soothing active ingredients, offering an effective solution for pigmentation spots while respecting the skin barrier. Its light texture and lack of strong fragrance make it a pleasant product to incorporate into your skincare routine. The only possible downside is a slight tingling sensation on very sensitive skin, caused by the pure vitamin C. My opinion: an excellent choice for safely evening out and brightening the complexion.