Martiderm Pigment Zero DSP-Bright Dark Spots Ampoules
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbyl glucoside, Tranexamic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Martiderm Pigment Zero DSP-Bright Dark Spots Ampoules help to prevent and reduce dark spots.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tranexamic acid
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: ascorbyl glucoside, hexylresorcinol.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Hexylresorcinol + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside, hexylresorcinol) 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Ascorbyl glucoside, Ascorbic acidMay help
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Tranexamic acid, Triethylhexanoin + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbyl glucoside~6.2–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerBellis perennis flower extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractTranexamic acid~2–2.9%
- 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 acidTriethylhexanoin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPropanediol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLepidium sativum sprout extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylresorcinol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about HexylresorcinolParfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium phytate~0.4–1%
Glycerin~0.35–0.85%
- 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 GlycerinAscorbic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Ascorbic acidSoy isoflavones~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.7%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerLecithin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSilica~0.15–0.6%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Alcohol denat.~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
T-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholDisodium phosphate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Bellis perennis flower extract, Tranexamic acid, Triethylhexanoin, Propanediol, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Hexylresorcinol, Parfum, Sodium phytate, Glycerin, Ascorbic acid, Soy isoflavones, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Lecithin, Silica, Sodium metabisulfite, Alcohol denat., Phenethyl alcohol, T-butyl alcohol, Disodium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| MartidermPigment Zero DSP-Bright Dark Spots AmpoulesYOUR PRODUCT | NINE LESSMELA-PRO Tranexamic Acid Serum | INNBEAUTY PROJECTPro C Serum | Glow RecipeGuava Vitamin C + Ferulic Dark Spot Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $57.23 | — | $64.00+$6.77 | $29.53−$27.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Martiderm - Pigment Zero DSP-Bright Dark Spots Ampoules" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.75%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.35% - 0.85%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 71.59$ 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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