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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Dark Spots No More® Triple Acid Spot Minimizing Concentrate

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Serum

American Brand

Updated on May 31, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients

Dr. Brandt Skincare Dark Spots No More® Triple Acid Spot Minimizing Concentrate 23 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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The Agency Dark Spot FormulaRX 25 ingredients

Dr. Brandt Skincare Dark Spots No More® Triple Acid Spot Minimizing Concentrate 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Dark Spot FormulaRX

Hydroquinone 4%

Kojic Acid 4%

Azelaic Acid 3%

Resveratrol

Water

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Polysorbate 60

Isohexadecane

Isododecane

C13-15 Alkane

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-75 Stearate

Polyacrylate-13

Polyisobutene

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Polyurethane-39

Stearyl Behenate

Emollient

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Ascorbic Acid

Sodium Bisulfite

Benzoic Acid 0.09%

Sorbic Acid 0.09%

BHT

Propanediol

Dark Spots No More® Triple Acid Spot Minimizing Concentrate

Water

Skin Conditioning

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Propanediol

Solvent

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Skin Conditioning

Tranexamic Acid

Astringent

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Phytic Acid

Plankton Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lecithin

Emollient

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Antioxidant

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Potassium Chloride

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Sodium Ascorbate

Antioxidant

Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane

Ethylhexylglycerin

Chlorphenesin

T-Butyl Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

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.

Learn more about Propanediol

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.

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. Stay hydrated!

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