Tosowoong Niacinamide 15% Face Serum Versus Tosowoong Alpha Arbutin 2% Rice Serum
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Tosowoong Niacinamide 15% Face Serum 10 ingredients
Tosowoong Alpha Arbutin 2% Rice Serum 57 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Tosowoong Niacinamide 15% Face Serum 10 ingredients
Tosowoong Alpha Arbutin 2% Rice Serum 57 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Honey Extract
Humectant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingAngelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingOryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Water, Panthenol, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Honey Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Angelica Gigas Extract, Sodium Phosphate
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 WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about Niacinamide1,2-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
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinXanthan 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
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
