This brightening serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and calm redness.
This brightening serum is formulated around Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and Tranexamic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminopropyl Kojyl Phosphate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aminopropyl Kojyl Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEllagic Acid
Skin Conditioning
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Ellagic Acid, 4-Butylresorcinol, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Maltodextrin, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nonapeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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