APLB Intensive Booster Scalp Tonic 105ml
An alcohol-based scalp tonic, 105 ml from APLB, with centella asiatica leaf water third, panthenol seventh, menthol eighth and betaine salicylate ninth, then caffeine and niacinamide; the cooling agent methyl diisopropyl propionamide sits twelfth. Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Congested skinUneven textureDehydrated skinSensitive skin
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Menthol in a tonerRoutines that want Menthol and Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide in one stepFilling the toner step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Menthol toner sold on Korean shelves
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Key benefits
- Menthol, the active this toner is built around
- Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Caffeine, Niacinamide and Asiaticoside on the same list, actives
- Madecassic Acid and Asiatic Acid further down the same list
- Saccharomyces Ferment and Hydrolyzed Collagen further down the same list
- Menthol named eighth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
- Sourced for the Korean market, not a US-shelf reformulation of this toner
Key actives
Mentholactive
Menthol is the cooling compound in mint. It acts on the nerve receptor that also answers to cold, which is why skin feels cool without any change in temperature. On this toner's own ingredient list it is named eighth.
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamideactive
A synthetic cooling agent that gives the cool feeling of menthol without the mint smell. It is used where a formula wants the sensation but not the scent. The panel names it twelfth on this toner's list, beside Menthol.
Caffeineactive
Caffeine constricts small blood vessels near the surface, which is why eye products use it for the look of puffiness and shadow. It is water soluble and works only while it is on the skin. The panel names it thirteenth on this toner's list, beside Menthol.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is named fourteenth on this toner's list, alongside Menthol.
Asiaticosideactive
Asiaticoside is one of the four active triterpenes isolated from centella and the most studied of them. Korean formulas name it separately when they want to show which fraction of the plant they standardised. The panel names it thirty-third on this toner's list, beside Menthol.
How to use
- Apply directly to the scalp after shampooing, section by section, and massage in; leave in rather than rinsing.
Where does this toner go in my routine?
Straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. Anything thinner than a toner goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Menthol and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market toner or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Menthol and all. We match this toner to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Menthol?
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Caffeine and Niacinamide. The order they are printed in on this toner's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Menthol sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid and Asiatic Acid.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
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How it works
The Intensive Booster Scalp Tonic is a 105ml toner, used straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. The active it is built around is Menthol, named eighth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Caffeine and Niacinamide, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Menthol stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the toner format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the toner APLB sells in Korea, Menthol and all.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this toner on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Menthol on the list.
- Introduce this toner on its own for the first week, so anything your skin does is traceable to the Menthol rather than to three changes at once.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula toner from APLB, 105ml formulated with Menthol and Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
It has also been proven that caffeine stimulates lipolysis, which Lupo et al postulated may contribute to improvements in lower eyelid sagging and puffiness.
Stacey J. PilkingtonDO, Azeal Dermatology Institute, The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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