Works for
MoisturizingTranexamic acid, Inositol + 8 moreWorks
“Rejuvenate aging skin with this uber moisturizing medicinal lotion that tightens pores and hydrates skin for a smooth, lustrous an even-toned finish!”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": erythritol, 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).
Anti-agingMagnesium ascorbyl phosphateNot delivered
“Rejuvenate aging skin with this uber moisturizing medicinal lotion that tightens pores and hydrates skin for a smooth, lustrous an even-toned finish!”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Tranexamic acid, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate + 1 moreWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Tranexamic acid~26–38%
- 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 acidBrassica juncea seed extract~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Inositol~4.4–6.7%
Soluble collagen~3.1–4.6%
- 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 collagenLysine hcl~2.2–3.3%
Water~1.9–2.8%
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 glycolGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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~1–1.5%
- 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 AlcoholButylene glycol~0.6–1.4%
- 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 glycolPeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss
More about Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl etherCarbomer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerErythritol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolEdta~0.3–0.75%
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateRosmarinus officinalis oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractArginine hcl~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about Arginine hclPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Tranexamic acid, Brassica juncea seed extract, Inositol, Soluble collagen, Lysine hcl, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Unknown, Carbomer, Erythritol, Edta, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium polyacrylate, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Yeast extract, Arginine hcl, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 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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