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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum versus Tia’m Vita B3 Source .

Last updated on September 12, 2023. Published on July 03, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Serum Brand
Serum South Korean Brand South Korea

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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Starts at $9.00

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

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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

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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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Sodium 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:

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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 14.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

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

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Tia’m Vita B3 Source contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

48% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
7% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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AXIS - Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum 25 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 21 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) No Scent (1) Irritating (1) Light (1)
saqina_929's avatar

saqina_929

6 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

It helps fade acne though very slowly

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ChantelleAng

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

i used to have a reaction to this when i first started using this. after the 4th try, i used it daily and i can VISIBLY see how much it brightened...

i used to have a reaction to this when i first started using this. after the 4th try, i used it daily and i can VISIBLY see how much it brightened my skin. omg it made my skin GLOWWWW. not so much in fading dark spots tho

Tia’m Vita B3 Source 15 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 8 ratings
venti's avatar

venti

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

lovely serum
it took a while to work but it helped fade my acne scars and my skin felt a lot smoother

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ValerieMaina_285

6 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I started using it recently and I’m seeing good results on my skin not sure it’s the cause but I’m loving the results so far.

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