Works for
Evens skin toneTranexamic acid, Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acidWorks well
“Aiuta a ridurre la visibilità delle discromie cutanee, uniforma il colorito e dona luminosità all’incarnato, per una pelle dall’aspetto più omogeneo e radioso.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, 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.
Anti-agingTetrapeptide-30May help
“Acido Idrossifenossi Propionico (HPOPA) : contribuisce a limitare il trasferimento della melanina dai melanociti ai cheratinociti e aiuta a contrastare gli effetti dell’invecchiamento foto-indotto.”
This product contains tetrapeptide-30. 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 · Tetrapeptide-30, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: tetrapeptide-30
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tartaric acid, Psidium guajava fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinTranexamic acid~3.8–5.7%
- 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 acidPentylene glycol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCarrageenan~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanHydroxyphenoxy propionic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone
More about Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acidTetrapeptide-30~1.6–2.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePsidium guajava fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–1.1%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateTartaric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 glycolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Tranexamic acid, Pentylene glycol, Carrageenan, Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, Tetrapeptide-30, Sodium hyaluronate, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tartaric acid, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Butylene glycol
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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.
| MiamoPigment control advanced serumYOUR PRODUCT | SkinMedicaLYTERA 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum | Medik8Oxy-R Peptides | colibri skincarePolypeptide Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | — | $67.00 | $24.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Miamo - Pigment control advanced serum" is effective for: Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (tetrapeptide-30 1.60% - 2.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.40% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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