Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 15% Serum Versus Derma Factory Niacin Tranexamic 13% Serum
Updated on July 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 15% Serum 15 ingredients
Derma Factory Niacin Tranexamic 13% Serum 25 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 15% Serum 15 ingredients
Derma Factory Niacin Tranexamic 13% Serum 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Trifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Ether
SolventGlutathione
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Iyo Fruit Extract
EmollientNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFicus Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Rosa Indica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Trifolia Extract, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Ether, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Coral Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Iyo Fruit Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Ficus Indica Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Indica Flower Extract, Oak Root Extract
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
Glutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathioneSodium 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 HyaluronateTranexamic 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.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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