Name: Farmacy Beauty - Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner
Brand: Farmacy Beauty

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Works for

Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid, gluconolactone, tranexamic acid

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.

tranexamic acid 1.9% - 2.9%

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

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

azelaic acid 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone

azelaic acid 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

inulin 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.

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.

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

ascorbic acid 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

lactic acid 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

azelaic acid 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

lactic acid 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, fructose.

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).

betaine 1.5% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

fructose 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - gluconolactone also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

azelaic acid 1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

ascorbic acid 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

allantoin 0.2% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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ascorbic acid 0.95% - 1.45%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

citrus aurantium amara fruit extract 0.55% - 1.3%

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

gluconolactone 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

pentylene glycol 4.2% - 6.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Gluconolactone, Pentylene glycol, Isopentyldiol, Tranexamic acid, Betaine, Propanediol, Azelaic acid, Ascorbic acid, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Polyglycerin-6, Inulin, Fructose, Glucose, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Cellulose

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Key ingredients	ascorbic acid azelaic acid +7 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: beta-glucan corallina officinalis extract +2 more	Common: ascorbic acid allantoin +1 more Other: niacinamide	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: beta-glucan corallina officinalis extract +2 more	Common: azelaic acid glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +8 more	Common: glycerin Other: salicylic acid rosa canina fruit oil	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: hamamelis virginiana extract vitis vinifera seed oil	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol hamamelis virginiana extract +3 more	Common: ascorbic acid glycerin Other: phytosphingosine corallina officinalis extract +4 more	Common: azelaic acid glycerin Other:	Common: gluconolactone betaine +2 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +6 more	Common: gluconolactone allantoin +1 more Other: panthenol chondrus crispus extract +1 more
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Potential Irritants	citrus reticulata fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	laurylpyridinium chloride Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	illicium verum fruit extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	sodium hydroxymethylglycinate Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? +27 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	linalool Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera fruit water Has skin benefit? +19 more

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Evens skin tone

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Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

Anti-oxidation

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