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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 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on January 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Serum South Korean Brand South Korea
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

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

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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

Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 7.

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.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

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.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

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

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
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.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Haruharu Wonder Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

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
65% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
12% are disliked or very disliked
0% 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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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule 26 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 5 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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ZoeSeeker

16 days ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Ok so I’ve been using this for six weeks now. It has not caused me to break out even though I have reactive and sensitive skin. Post blemish marks...

Ok so I’ve been using this for six weeks now. It has not caused me to break out even though I have reactive and sensitive skin. Post blemish marks are fading slowly. The formula is nice - absorbs well and feels hydrating. I think it’s good value for money and I’m going to continue using it

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Liya._.nix_610

7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Broke me out
In theory this product seemed like a good addition to my routine but after a week or a bit less of use it started to break me out even...

Broke me out
In theory this product seemed like a good addition to my routine but after a week or a bit less of use it started to break me out even though it was the only new product i was using.

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