Skin Functional Dark Mark & Pigmentation Treatment | SKIN Functional
Works for
Evens skin toneTranexamic acid, Alpha-arbutin + 2 moreWorks well
“A blend of effective brightening ingredients and plant extracts work synergistically to degrade existing dark marks and inhibit further dark mark formation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin, kojic acid, niacinamide, 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Kojic acid, Undaria pinnatifida extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (kojic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Nonapeptide-1, Niacinamide + 6 moreWorks well
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: grifola frondosa fruiting body extract.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, nonapeptide-1
Anti-agingSide benefit · Nonapeptide-1, NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: nonapeptide-1.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Nonapeptide-1~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Nonapeptide-1Tranexamic acid~3.7–5.6%
- 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 acidEthoxydiglycol~2.7–4%
Alpha-arbutin~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
More about Alpha-arbutinNiacinamide~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePropanediol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolKojic acid~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidSargassum fusiforme extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arisaema amurense extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ganoderma lucidum stem extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractRumex occidentalis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractLentinus edodes mycelium extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sargassum fulvellum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sargassum fulvellum extractPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.35%
Grifola frondosa fruiting body extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate sebum production in skin
More about Grifola frondosa fruiting body extractOctanediol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropolone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Nonapeptide-1, Tranexamic acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Alpha-arbutin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Kojic acid, Sargassum fusiforme extract, Arisaema amurense extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Rumex occidentalis extract, Butylene glycol, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Enteromorpha compressa extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Grifola frondosa fruiting body extract, Octanediol, Tropolone
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Skin FunctionalDark Mark & Pigmentation Treatment | SKIN FunctionalYOUR PRODUCT | Queen Natural New York7in1 White and Bright Super Serum | Fig. 1Even Tone Refillable Serum with Niacinamide for Improving Dark Spots | Regimen LabLevel Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 77% | 76% |
| Price | — | $20.99 | $36.00 | $30.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Acetyl Glucosamine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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