Works for
Evens skin toneTranexamic acidWorks well
“A medicated whitening ingredient, arbutin (a medicated whitening ingredient), and safflower extract (a moisturizing ingredient that leads to radiant skin) prevent the accumulation of melanin, the cause of blemishes and dullness.”
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.
MoisturizingTranexamic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane + 6 moreWorks
“This whitening gel cream envelops such demanding adult skin in abundant moisture.”
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:
diglycerin, glycerin.
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, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Whitening (suppresses melanin production and prevents blemishes and freckles) and anti-aging care (skincare appropriate for one's age) for adults.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Whitening (suppresses melanin production and prevents blemishes and freckles) and anti-aging care (skincare appropriate for one's age) for adults.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: AlcoholMedium 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 acidWater~12–19%
Cyclopentasiloxane~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene glycol~3–4.5%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 AlcoholDiglycerin~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinDimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- 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 DimethiconeEctoin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCarthamus tinctorius extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerSodium citrate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Tranexamic acid, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Diglycerin, Dimethicone, Unknown, Ectoin, Carthamus tinctorius extract, Unknown, Unknown, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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
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- 4Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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