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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment versus Skin Functional Dark Mark Management 2% Alpha Arbutin + Hyper-Brite Complex .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any 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.

Facial Treatment British Brand United Kingdom
Serum South African Brand South Africa

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skin Functional Dark Mark Management 2% Alpha Arbutin + Hyper-Brite Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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.

The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skin Functional Dark Mark Management 2% Alpha Arbutin + Hyper-Brite Complex contains this as ingredient number 14.

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.

Learn more about Tranexamic Acid

The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment contains this as ingredient number 5.

Skin Functional Dark Mark Management 2% Alpha Arbutin + Hyper-Brite Complex contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

35% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
9% are disliked or very disliked
39% have no rating yet

Usage

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