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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum versus Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum .

Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on February 05, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

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Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Loved

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

This ingredient has many functions:

Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.

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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Glow Hub Beauty The Scar Slayer Facial Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

64% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
45% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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2 months ago · Oily Skin
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