Typology Hyperpigmentation and firming serum Tranexamic acid 5% + tetrapeptide
Works for
Evens skin toneTranexamic acidWorks well
“A targeted serum formulated with tranexamic acid, to reduce the appearance of dark spots and support firmer-looking skin.”
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.
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2May help
“It stimulates the synthesis of key molecules involved in skin support and firmness: elastin, collagen, and fibrillin.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 4 moreWorks well
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, pentylene glycol.
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: acetyl tetrapeptide-2
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.8–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideC15-19 alkane~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkanePentylene glycol~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTranexamic acid~2.1–3.2%
- 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 acidCitric acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAcetyl tetrapeptide-2~1.3–1.9%
- 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 Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Succinoglycan~1–1.6%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateLauryl glucoside~0.55–1.25%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateSclerotium gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumMyristyl glucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium levulinate~0.05–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C15-19 alkane, Pentylene glycol, Tranexamic acid, Citric acid, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Succinoglycan, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Sclerotium gum, Myristyl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| TypologyHyperpigmentation and firming serum Tranexamic acid 5% + tetrapeptideYOUR PRODUCT | Iris&RomeoSkin Cocoon Barrier Repair Glow Serum with Peptides & Niacinamide | DIBI MilanoLift Creator Collagen & Elastin Concentrate | Peter Thomas RothFirm X Collagen Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 48% | 46% |
| Price | $85.90 | $58.00−$27.90 | $98.91+$13.01 | $69.30−$16.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Typology - Hyperpigmentation and firming serum Tranexamic acid 5% + tetrapeptide" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 1.30% - 1.90%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Price
The product retails for 49.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 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
- 3
- 4Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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