Cos De BAHA A-Arbutin 5 Licorice Serum Versus Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 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, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA A-Arbutin 5 Licorice Serum 32 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cos De BAHA A-Arbutin 5 Licorice Serum 32 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLoess Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Loess Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tromethamine
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Sambucus Nigra Flower
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Lysate
Skin ConditioningIngredients 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.
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 preservatives
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.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium 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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When to use
Cos De BAHA A-Arbutin 5 Licorice Serum 32 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cos De BAHA A-Arbutin 5 Licorice Serum 32 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
Did a patch test on my arm to see if it works for hyperpigmentation - tried for 3 days (once a day) and my arm had small pimples/ irritation bumps! I never have breakouts on my body.
Don’t know if the concentrations are too potent (even for the body) or the formulation is just bad.
I think this is one of the best serums for hyperpigmentation IF you are a BEGINNER (keep that in mind), I have sensitive skin and I find it very soothing but didn’t see much results.
Also this serum is quite sticky so I recommend you that after you apply it on your face, leave it for 10-15 minutes so your skin can fully absorb the product. Then you can use other products as you wish. Hope it Show more
