Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA

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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA Versus SkinTra Brightoner

Updated on December 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe toners. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA

Toner

American Brand United States

SkinTra Brightoner

Toner

Polish Brand Poland

Ingredient Info

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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients

SkinTra Brightoner 11 ingredients

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Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA 24 ingredients

SkinTra Brightoner 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid + PHA

Water 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.

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Gluconolactone Skin Conditioning

PHA • 2 Benefits

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

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Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

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Isopentyldiol Solvent

We don't have a description for Isopentyldiol.

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Tranexamic Acid Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Good for Dark Spots

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

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Betaine Humectant, Skin Conditioning

3 Benefits

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

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Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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Azelaic Acid Buffering, Masking

5 Benefits

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

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Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant, Buffering, Masking

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 6 Benefits

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

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Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

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Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract.

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Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

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Allantoin Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

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3 Benefits

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

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Polyglycerin-6 Humectant

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Inulin Skin Conditioning

Inulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.

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Fructose Humectant

Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.

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Glucose Humectant

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Cellulose Gum Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

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Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

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Lactic Acid Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

AHA • 6 Benefits • 3 Concerns

Lactic 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.

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Citric Acid Buffering, Masking

AHA • 4 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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Sodium Phytate

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

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Cellulose Absorbent

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

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Water 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.

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Mandelic Acid Antimicrobial

AHA • 2 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.

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Propanediol Solvent

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Tranexamic Acid Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Good for Dark Spots

Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.

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Arginine Masking, Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

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Kojic Acid Antioxidant

Antioxidant • 2 Benefits

Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

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3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Skin Conditioning

Vitamin C • 5 Benefits

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

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Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate Skin Conditioning

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.

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Sodium Metabisulfite Antioxidant, Preservative

Antioxidant • Preservative

Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.

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Dehydroacetic Acid Preservative

Preservative

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

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Benzyl Alcohol Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Alcohol • Fragrance • Preservative • 6 Concerns

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

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Water, Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Arginine, Kojic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Tranexamic Acid

Astringent, Skin Conditioning

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Tranexamic 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.

Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.

This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.

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Propanediol

Solvent

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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.

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