Cos De BAHA ARBUTIN + NIACINAMIDE SERUM
Works for
Evens skin toneArbutin, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
“Arbutin evens out skin tone and is also effective in treating acne scars.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: arbutin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Hyaluronic acid in formula provides an extra hydrating boost.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
“NIACINAMIDE is packed with natural soothing properties that actively work to even your skin tone by addressing breakouts blemishes red marks and irritated skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Arbutin can also be combined with other skincare ingredients to maximize its efficacy, for example, with an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) to exfoliate skin and facilitate its absorption of arbutin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · NiacinamideWorks well
“Packed with 5% niacinamide and 5% arbutin, this brightening serum helps revive dull, tired or aging skin by evening out skin tone and fading hyperpigmentation and age spots.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · ArbutinMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractPropanediol~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolArbutin~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinNiacinamide~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAllantoin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aspalathus linearis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Propanediol, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Aspalathus linearis extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Cos De BAHAARBUTIN + NIACINAMIDE SERUMYOUR PRODUCT | CuskinCu:Vitamin U Serum | Radiant Glow BotanicalAdvanced Acne Serum | FranklySunday Glow Instant Radiance Glow Serum | |
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| Match | — | 96% | 95% | 95% |
| Price | $8.80 | — | $22.12+$13.32 | $12.61+$3.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Salicylic Acid | Pitera |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Cos De BAHA - ARBUTIN + NIACINAMIDE SERUM" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.80% - 5.70%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (1.10% - 1.60%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.55% - 1.30%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (dipotassium glycyrrhizate 1.10% - 1.60%, sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 2999.99KSH in Kenya, for 19.00A$ in Australia and from 8.78$ up to 14.45$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Arbutin - Commentatymdedge.com
- 2TOPICAL TREATMENT OF MELASMAncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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