Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Suppresses melanin generation 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
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: alanine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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.
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Aqualabel Balance Care Cream”
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:
alanine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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, behenyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow 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 acidDipotassium glycyrrhizate~5.1–7.6%
- 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 glycyrrhizateWater~4.9–7.3%
Dipropylene glycol~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinMethicone~1.9–2.8%
- 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 MethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateBehenyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlycol stearate~1–1.45%
Petrolatum~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneGlycine~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineXanthan gum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyethylene~0.5–1.15%
Polypropylene~0.35–0.85%
Dimethyl ether~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium persulfate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolEdta~0.15–0.55%
Glutamic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAlanine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMethionine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Tranexamic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Glycol, Glycerin, Methicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glycol stearate, Petrolatum, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Unknown, Glycine, Xanthan gum, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Dimethyl ether, Sodium persulfate, Tocopherol, Unknown, Edta, Glutamic acid, Alanine, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Methionine, Soluble collagen, 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.
| ShiseidoAqualabel Balance Care CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCeramiaid Skin Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $31.14 | $9.81−$21.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 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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