My Scheming 3% Tranexamic Acid Whitening Serum Versus Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5%
Updated on May 27, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for 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
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
My Scheming 3% Tranexamic Acid Whitening Serum 24 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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My Scheming 3% Tranexamic Acid Whitening Serum 24 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Marrubium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Betaine, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactobacillus, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Sorbitan Caprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Sambucus Nigra Flower
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Lysate
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium 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 HyaluronateTranexamic 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.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidXanthan 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.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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My Scheming 3% Tranexamic Acid Whitening Serum 24 ingredients
Cos De BAHA Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum with Niacinamide 5% 15 ingredients
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