Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Tranexamic acid + 15 moreWorks well
“Provides soothing relief from irritation Contains niacinamide that aids reducing pigmentation and strengthens the skin barrier Sodium Hyaluronic that moisturizes the skin INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE Shake well before use.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol.
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: squalane, macadamia ternifolia seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Tranexamic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Provides soothing relief from irritation Contains niacinamide that aids reducing pigmentation and strengthens the skin barrier Sodium Hyaluronic that moisturizes the skin INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE Shake well before use.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione, niacinamide, 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-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Glutathione, Origanum vulgare leaf extract + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa seed water~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateMethylpropanediol~5.1–7.6%
Niacinamide~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideTranexamic acid~2.7–4%
- 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 acid1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Dipropylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.8%
Water~1–1.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlutathione~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneC12-13 pareth-9~0.4–0.95%
Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
More about Styrene/acrylates copolymerButylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 glycolOctyldodecanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCoco-glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~0.2–0.8%
- 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 SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLysolecithin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateSalix alba bark extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.1–0.35%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractIngredient list view
Oryza sativa seed water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Water, Caprylyl glycol, Glutathione, C12-13 pareth-9, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Coco-glucoside, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Disodium edta, Sodium chloride, Hydrogenated lecithin, Lysolecithin, Benzoic acid, Citric acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Salix alba bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract
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| Price | — | $12.55 | $15.06 | $41.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Product summary
"NINE LESS - Buy Nine Less Mela-Pro Rice TXA Toner Australia - K-Beauty Store" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.70% - 5.60%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 24.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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