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Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on April 21, 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 AHA

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Serum French Brand France

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.

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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

AHA

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Peptides

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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Beauty Bay Skinhit Hyperpigmentation Serum With Tranexamic Acid And Alpha Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Beauty Bay Skinhit Hyperpigmentation Serum With Tranexamic Acid And Alpha Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 3.

Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Beauty Bay Skinhit Hyperpigmentation Serum With Tranexamic Acid And Alpha Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 6.

Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Beauty Bay Skinhit Hyperpigmentation Serum With Tranexamic Acid And Alpha Arbutin contains this as ingredient number 7.

Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
31% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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