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Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% Versus Good Molecules Daily Brightening Serum

Serum
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on October 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, 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, 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

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 
Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

When to use

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 13 ratings
Sticky (7) No Scent (5) Great Value (5)
Alodia's avatar

Alodia

7 months ago
Review

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.

#broke me out
#irritating
#sticky
#no scent
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Ariiii444

11 months ago
Review

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

#hydrating
#sticky
#no scent

Good Molecules Daily Brightening Serum 12 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 9 ratings
Hydrating (6) Light (5) Absorbs Well (4)
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Masha Tsatkin

9 months ago
Review

I don’t notice a huge difference when using it in my routine but I do like it

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#sticky
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ichigoluvah

5 months ago
Review

Love. Doesn't break me out, gentle enough to use every day, and adds a noticeable brightness/glow to my skin.

#great value
#absorbs well
#works well