The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Versus Boots Tranexamic Acid Night Serum
Updated on March 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Boots Tranexamic Acid Night Serum 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Boots Tranexamic Acid Night Serum 22 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycereth-26
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Arginine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Boots Tranexamic Acid Night Serum 22 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 15 ingredients
Boots Tranexamic Acid Night Serum 22 ingredients
Good for me
I got introduced to this product by a friend and it has surely done wonders for my face. My face has a lot of acne marks, applies and discolouration because I have a tough sensitive skin and a lot doesn’t seem to work but this is good for me. My face has shown significant progress and this is my 3rd month of using it. I highly recommend it.
