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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum versus Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on December 22, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

65% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
53% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum 17 ingredients

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

3.2 /5
from 5 ratings
Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Sticky (1) Works Well (1)
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Laurad_146

11 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

combo serum with multiple benefits (acne, redness, PIE)

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AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

I love it because I did notice a big difference in my skintone. It's very sticky until it's absorbed. Good for my dry skin. If you are oily or live...

I love it because I did notice a big difference in my skintone. It's very sticky until it's absorbed. Good for my dry skin. If you are oily or live in an humid climate you will probably hate the experience of using it.

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