PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr. Morita 2% Tranexamic Acid Dark Spot Solution Ampoule Serum
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Yesstyle $12.00 10% off for new customers!
More options from: $12.00
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
tranexamic acid
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
sodium hyaluronate
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
2.8% -
3.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
---|---|
Evens skin tone | |
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
Dr. Morita - 2% Tranexamic Acid Dark Spot Solution Ampoule Serum | The Saem - The Essential Lactobiotic Firming Ampoule Sponsored | The Saem - The Essential Lactobiotic Firming Ampoule | Viegano - Licorice Root + Tranexamic Acid Vegan Brightening Serum | Versed Skin - Just Breathe Clarifying Serum in Australia - Online Skincare and Beauty Store | Formotopia - BFFECT Acno Anti-Acne Serum | e.l.f. Cosmetics - Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum | SOUL APOTHECARY - Alpha Arbutin PLUS Serum | Swissline - Peace Serum | BY TERRY - Hyaluronic Global Serum | I'm from - Rice Serum | Simple - Booster Serum 3% Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin B | |
Price | ||||||||||||
WIMJ similarity score |
96%
|
96%
|
96%
|
94%
|
93%
|
93%
|
93%
|
93%
|
92%
|
91%
|
91%
| |
Key ingredients | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| |
Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial
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
tranexamic acid
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
Show more
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
parfum
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
butylene glycol
6.4% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
tranexamic acid
4.7% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Tranexamic acid, Glycerin, Squalane, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Saccharide isomerate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Niacinamide, Methylparaben, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide, Disodium phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Bacillus/folic acid ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Parfum
Sources
- Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluation
- Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skin
- The amelioration effect of tranexamic acid in wrinkles induced by skin dryness
- Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasma
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Safety Assessment of Cross-Linked Alkyl Acrylates as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging