Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“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.
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The comforting gel contains tranexamic acid, an active whitening ingredient to help moisturizing and brightning.”
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: methicone, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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 nut extract~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~3.3–4.9%
- 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~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinTranexamic acid~1.9–2.8%
- 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~1.5–2.2%
Glycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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~1.1–1.6%
- 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~0.95–1.4%
- 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~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateTriethylhexanoin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolyethylene~0.55–1.25%
Sorbitan stearate~0.35–0.85%
Isostearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPolyethylene~0.45–1.1%
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinPolyethylene~0.4–0.9%
Octyldodecyl pca~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Methicone~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeHydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseButyl methacrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ginkgo biloba nut extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.15–0.5%
- 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 extractTin~0.1–0.4%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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 extractCaramel~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Tranexamic acid, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Glycine soja extract, Unknown, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ectoin, Tranexamic acid, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Squalane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyethylene, Sorbitan stearate, Isostearic acid, Polyethylene, Glycerin, Unknown, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl pca, Potassium hydroxide, Methicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butyl methacrylate, Unknown, Ginkgo biloba nut extract, Glycine soja extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Tin, Unknown, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Unknown, Caramel
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 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
- 5Melia azedarachmdedge.com
- 6
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