Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum Versus TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Pore Care Ampoule
Updated on May 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
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, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum 18 ingredients
TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Pore Care Ampoule 80 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cos De BAHA 2% Hydroquinone + Arbutin + Niacinamide 4% Serum 18 ingredients
TONYMOLY Vital Vita 12 Pore Care Ampoule 80 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroquinone
Stabilising
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Globulus Leaf
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Arbutin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroquinone, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventBis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Squalane
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biotin, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Squalane, Soluble Collagen, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Lactic Acid, Pvp, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lecithin, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium 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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