Works for
Evens skin toneTranexamic acidWorks well
“Suppresses melanin production and prevents spots and freckles.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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.
MoisturizingEctoin, Tranexamic acid + 9 moreWorks
“A lightweight moisturiser gel abosorbes into skin easily and provides a perfect balance of water and oil.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, squalane.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Chlorella vulgaris extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) 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?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tranexamic acid~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Tranexamic acidGinkgo biloba leaf extract~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractGlycine soja extract~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynara scolymus extract~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractEctoin~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinTranexamic acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Tranexamic acidWater~1.3–2%
Glycerin~1.2–1.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSqualane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateTriethylhexanoin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCetyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPolysorbate 60~0.35–0.85%
Carbomer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Dimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractGlycine soja extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractPectin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynara scolymus extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractTrisodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Caramel~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Tranexamic acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Glycine soja extract, Cynara scolymus extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ectoin, Tranexamic acid, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Unknown, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Glycine soja extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Pectin, Cynara scolymus extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Trisodium edta, Unknown, Caramel
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| Key difference | — | Cyclopentasiloxane | Diglycerin | Petrolatum |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Bilobamdedge.com
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