Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% Versus Topicals Faded Serum

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

C13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

We don't have a description for Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax.

Ethylhexyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.

Butylene Glycol Cocoate isn't fungal acne safe.

Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.

Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

We don't have a description for Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Triheptanoin.

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

C9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.

We don't have a description for Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer.

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is an antioxidant.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

We don't have a description for Ethylcellulose.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract.

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.