Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide Versus Typology Anti-Mark Serum with 14% PHA + Centella Asiatica
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide 16 ingredients
Typology Anti-Mark Serum with 14% PHA + Centella Asiatica 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Typology A33 - Hyperpigmentation And Loss Of Firmness Serum With 5% Tranexamic Acid + Tetrapeptide 16 ingredients
Typology Anti-Mark Serum with 14% PHA + Centella Asiatica 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
Buffering
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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