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Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser Versus Anai Rui 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Face Cleanser
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Swiss Brand Switzerland

Updated on January 27, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . 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, 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

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Gentle Black Facial Cleanser

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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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, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

When to use

285 Routines
43% use in am
56% use in pm
95% use every day
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14 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
93% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 9 ratings
Works Well (7) Great Value (4) Hydrating (4)
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grakky

10 months ago
Review

started using this cleanser recently since none of my other cleansers were really good for my skin, and the info and ingredients list for this cleanser drew me in. needless to say, i am impressed! this is the first cleanser i have used that does not dry me out like crazy. it lathers really nicely, and it gets the job done well!

#great value
#works well
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whiterabbit

5 months ago
Review

Does a great job at making skin feel clean without stripping it, foams up really nicely. Mild & non-irritating on my dry skin

#works well

Anai Rui 5% Tranexamic Acid Serum 14 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
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Ina Avraham

6 months ago
Review

I have been using it for a month and I’m pretty happy with how quickly absorbs and I can layer it with other serums. As for the skin texture and spots not sure it works yet.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#pilling