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APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream Versus Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel

General Moisturizer
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on April 11, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract 22.7%

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Emollient

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Masking, Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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When to use

31 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream 47 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Great Value (3) Hydrating (2)
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nubela2020

10 months ago
Review

This cream is absolutely amazing.. i think this brand is still new, so not many people now about it. But this cream is very good. My skin is very dry, and this cream is hydrate and moisture my skin from night until i wakeup in the morning. And after i wash my face, it's still feel moist. And it's brighten my skin..

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
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Remi Shen

1 month ago
Review

This cream has a nice texture. My biggest issue is that it's too thin for my extremely dry skin. I used it in the morning, and my skin felt dry about an hour later. I tend to prefer heavier creams because they give more lasting moisture. I've been trying out lighter creams since I've had some success, but this one didn't work out. I gave it to my husband, who enjoyed it, but he has oily skin.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel 18 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 7 ratings
Light (5) Hydrating (4) Absorbs Well (4)
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Qinasofree

3 years ago
Review

Hydration all the way
Love how the product basically turns to water once you put on your skin. I wear this on my face and all over my body, because there is def more than enough. My skin just absorbs this products and it keeps my skin moisturise throughout the day

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JosefineLundstrm

1 year ago
Review

Caused sensitivity

#drying
#irritating
#light
#no scent