Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“It suppresses the production of melanin 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: 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.
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Delivers and fills moisture deep into the stratum corneum.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": dipotassium glycyrrhizate, erythritol.
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-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Prevents rough skin and acne that tend to be reddish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 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~5–7.4%
- 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~4.7–7%
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 glycolButylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
- 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~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinPolyethylene~1.9–2.9%
Glycol~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~1.4–2.1%
Polypropylene~0.95–1.45%
Dimethyl ether~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~0.9–1.35%
Dimethyl ether~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPolyethylene~0.55–1.25%
Sodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 citrateErythritol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metaphosphate~0.2–0.7%
Sorbitan sesquiisostearate~0.15–0.7%
Sodium persulfate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.15–0.55%
Calcium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideMagnesium chloride~0.1–0.4%
Sodium glutamate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPetrolatum~0.1–0.45%
- 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 PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- 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, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Glycol, Unknown, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Dimethyl ether, Polyethylene, Dimethyl ether, Isostearic acid, Polyethylene, Unknown, Sodium citrate, Erythritol, Citric acid, Sodium metaphosphate, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Sodium persulfate, Water, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sodium glutamate, Allantoin, Unknown, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol
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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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