{"product_id":"aplb-exosome-retinol-ex-cream-55ml","title":"APLB - Exosome Retinol EX Cream 55ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRetinol, softened. The APLB Exosome Retinol EX Cream carries a 25.5% exosome-retinol-centella complex in a fragrance-free base built at a mildly acidic pH close to healthy skin. The centella side is doing real work here — it is what lets a retinol cream feel like a comfortable daily moisturizer rather than something you brace for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does for Your Skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports firmer-looking skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — retinol is the best-evidenced ingredient for improving the look of fine lines and texture over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooths the look of texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — gradual renewal rather than aggressive resurfacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalms as it works\u003c\/strong\u003e — a centella complex cushions the retinol, which is where most retinol products fall down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisturizes properly\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is a genuine cream, not a thin treatment you need to layer over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to anyone noticing \u003cstrong\u003efirst fine lines, loss of firmness or rough texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, and to \u003cstrong\u003eretinol beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e who found other formulas too harsh. Sensitive skin can often manage it thanks to the centella base — patch test and start slowly. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding; ask your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients and Honest Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetinol\u003c\/strong\u003e — worth knowing: \u003cstrong\u003eretinol is not the same as retinal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Retinal (retinaldehyde) sits one conversion step closer to the active form skin uses and often works faster; retinol takes an extra step and is gentler. This is the gentler of the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExosome complex\u003c\/strong\u003e — in cosmetics, exosome is a formulation trend rather than a clinical one. Here it means an extract prepared at a very fine particle size, which is a different thing entirely from the exosome procedures offered in dermatology clinics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella Asiatica and a triple centella complex\u003c\/strong\u003e — soothing support that makes nightly retinol far more tolerable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShea butter, macadamia oil and squalane\u003c\/strong\u003e — the emollients that give this its proper cream texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e — worth flagging: this formula contains beeswax, so it is \u003cstrong\u003enot vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you avoid animal-derived ingredients, look at a plant-based retinol instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance-free base\u003c\/strong\u003e — no added parfum. Note that the tea tree leaf extract carries naturally occurring linalool and limonene, which very fragrance-sensitive skin may still notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper cream that still spreads easily and absorbs without heaviness. It finishes soft and natural rather than greasy, so it works as your final night step without a pillow-print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfort and hydration are immediate. Retinol itself is slow by nature — smoother texture usually appears around four to eight weeks, and changes in fine lines and firmness take twelve weeks or more of consistent use. Some dryness or flaking in the first weeks is normal; scale back frequency rather than pushing through. Daily sunscreen is not optional while using retinol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Fits in Your Routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003enight step\u003c\/strong\u003e — the last one, after toner and serum. Start once or twice a week and build up as skin adjusts. Keep retinol nights simple: no acids, no scrubs. Every morning, wear sunscreen. Explore more in \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/retinol\"\u003eRetinol\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/anti-aging-firming\"\u003eAnti-Aging \u0026amp; Firming\u003c\/a\u003e and read our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/anti-aging-korean-skincare-guide-retinol-peptides-collagen-firming\"\u003eanti-aging guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery product at K-Touch is 100% authentic, sourced from verified Korean distributors. Most orders ship directly from Korea, fresh and factory-sealed; some ship from our US warehouse — always with tracking, to the US and worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APLB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48461629522142,"sku":"11753930049","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9453\/6926\/files\/IMG-2988.png?v=1784835341","url":"https:\/\/k-touch.us\/es\/products\/aplb-exosome-retinol-ex-cream-55ml","provider":"K-Touch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}