Asaya 2% Kojic Acid & 1% Alpha Arbutin Serum Versus Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid 1%
Updated on March 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Asaya 2% Kojic Acid & 1% Alpha Arbutin Serum 27 ingredients
Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid 1% 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Asaya 2% Kojic Acid & 1% Alpha Arbutin Serum 27 ingredients
Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid 1% 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Morus Alba Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Arbutin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinXanthan 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.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Asaya 2% Kojic Acid & 1% Alpha Arbutin Serum 27 ingredients
Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid 1% 15 ingredients
