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About Me Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum Versus Minimalist Tranexamic 03%

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Korean Brand South Korea

Indian Brand India

Updated on July 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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About Me Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum 46 ingredients

Minimalist Tranexamic 03% 20 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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About Me Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum 46 ingredients

Minimalist Tranexamic 03% 20 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Kakadu C Dark Spot Serum

Terminalia Arjuna Extract

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Methylpropanediol

Betaine

Tranexamic Acid

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Skin Protecting

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive

Pteris Multifida Extract

Antioxidant

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

Skin Conditioning

Panax Ginseng Berry Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Limon Bud Extract

Humectant

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Water

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Masking

Glycerin

Humectant

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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Octyldodeceth-16

Emulsifying

Glutathione

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Carbomer

Panthenol

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Water

Tromethamine

Polyquaternium-51

Beta-Glucan

Adenosine

Disodium EDTA

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Xylitylglucoside

Humectant

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Anhydroxylitol

Xylitol

Glucose

Ascorbic Acid

Tocopherol

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1,2-Hexanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Pentylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Terminalia Arjuna Extract, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Citrus Limon Bud Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Octyldodeceth-16, Glutathione, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Carbomer, Panthenol, Water, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol

Tranexamic 03%

Water

Skin Conditioning

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Tranexamic Acid

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Mandelic Acid

Ethoxydiglycol

Pentylene Glycol

Methylpropanediol

Acetyl Glucosamine

Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Salicylic Acid

Xanthan Gum

Lecithin

Phenoxyethanol

Sclerotium Gum

Pullulan

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Masking

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive, Antioxidant, Emollient

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.

This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.

The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.

Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.

Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:

This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.

As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.

Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.

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Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Tranexamic Acid

Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.

Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.

Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.

This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water