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APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion.

APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion
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About this product

A lightweight body lotion combining glutathione and niacinamide with centella asiatica and beta glucan, designed to hydrate and deliver antioxidant protection.

Full ingredients

Water, Centella Asiatica Extract (12.3%), Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glutathione (1,000Ppm), Niacinamide (1,000Ppm), Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Beta-Glucan, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer

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What the gurus are saying

This lotion absorbs fast and doesn't feel sticky despite its creamy texture, making it comfortable to wear year-round on body and face alike. Gurus praise the combination of glutathione and niacinamide for defending against oxidative stress and helping with dark spots and redness, while lightweight hydrators like sodium hyaluronate and squalane keep it from feeling heavy. The formula reads more like an antioxidant serum than a traditional body moisturizer, and experts note it's a solid value for the size and potency, though those wanting a richer cream may find it works better on damp skin right after the shower.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take June 2025

What they liked

  • Absorbs fast without stickiness or greasiness
  • Lightweight enough for face and body
  • Fragrance-free and non-congesting

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    Type

    Body & TanLotion

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    Gothamista
    Gothamista
    683k subs
    ✓Yay
    "It's creamy but it absorbs and dries down so fast, so it really is minimal effort to apply. It is moisturizing enough for me. My skin feels like it can breathe and this feels like it just does not congest at all. This is the kind of body moisturizer that would work year round. It even gives my skin a really nice glow, which during this time of year is usually inconceivable."
    James Welsh
    James Welsh
    1.58M subs
    ✓Yay
    "When the weather gets warmer, I don't like to put lotion on my body because I feel like it's sticky and suffocating, but this is super super lightweight. [...] I've mainly been using this as a hand cream because it's so lightweight. I [...] want something I can rub in without taking minutes to rub it in because I don't want oily laptops and keypads with hair coming off on my sticky hands. I want something lightweight and this is really, really good for that."
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    Dr Dray
    Dr Dray
    2.69M subs
    ✓Yay
    "I discovered this body lotion this year and I'm almost finished with the bottle I have been using it so much. It has niacinamide, which is good for dark spots, redness, the moisture barrier, and oxidative stress, but it also has glutathione, which is an antioxidant that can be helpful for defending against oxidative stress. This lotion is very lightweight and hydrating because it has sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and squalane."
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    "I discovered this body lotion this year and I'm almost finished with the bottle I have been using it so much. It has niacinamide, which is good for dark spots, redness, the moisture barrier, and oxidative stress, but it also has glutathione, which is an antioxidant that can be helpful for defending against oxidative stress. This lotion is very lightweight and hydrating because it has sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and squalane."
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    "This is a lightweight body moisturizer you can use it on the face as well. It's super lightweight, glides onto damp skin, and sinks in right away."
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    "These show promise for not only warding off oxidative stress but for helping support healing pathways. I happen to think that this particular lotion is a really good value, especially if you lean into it as more of an antioxidant serum. It's thicker, a little heavier than a typically marketed serum would be. That being said, I think it's a great option if you're looking for something a little bit more affordable in a larger size. I have really enjoyed that one."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Niacinamide

    Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

    Source: DermNet

    Humectants and emollients

    Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

    Source: DermNet

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