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Evens skin tonePotassium methoxysalicylate, Tranexamic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“This advanced cream targets the root causes of dark spots and hyperpigmentation with a powerful duo of whitening agents, 4-methoxysalicylate and tranexamic acid.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: potassium methoxysalicylate, 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: dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glucosamine hcl.
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, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate + 12 moreWorks
“Every application nourishes and protects, paving the way for a radiant, even-toned complexion.”
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, 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, peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Serine, Glucosamine hclMay help
This product contains serine. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, MentholMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Potassium methoxysalicylate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help reduce hyperpigmentation
More about Potassium methoxysalicylateTranexamic acid~7.1–10.6%
- 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~4.7–7.1%
- 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 glycyrrhizateXylitol~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolLauryl betaine~2.6–3.9%
Rosa canina fruit extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSilica~1.7–2.6%
Serine~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.95–1.45%
- 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 hyaluronateHypericum perforatum extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potentilla erecta root extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucosamine hcl~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.35–0.85%
Dipropylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolBehenyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAlcohol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 AlcoholMethicone~0.35–0.8%
- 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 MethiconeDiglycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.5–1.1%
Hydrogenated polydecene~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydecenePetrolatum~0.35–0.8%
- 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 PetrolatumPeg-20~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristyl myristate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePeg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether~0.3–0.75%
- 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 etherStearyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholBeheneth-20~0.2–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolStearamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.15–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBht~0.1–0.35%
Menthol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 citrateSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Potassium methoxysalicylate, Tranexamic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Xylitol, Lauryl betaine, Rosa canina fruit extract, Silica, Serine, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hypericum perforatum extract, Unknown, Potentilla erecta root extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Glucosamine hcl, Glycerin, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, 2-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Alcohol, Methicone, Diglycerin, Unknown, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Petrolatum, Peg-20, Unknown, Myristyl myristate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Stearyl alcohol, Beheneth-20, Butylene glycol, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Bht, Menthol, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Sodium metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 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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