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Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

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10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

urban skin 10 Niacinamide Oil Control Smoothing Serum.

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Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

Serums/Treatments	Serums/Treatments
Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.	Concentrated formulas for hydrating and addressing skin issues.
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Ingredient highlights

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, isopentyldiol, tranexamic acid, propanediol, citric acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, hydroxyacetophenone, isododecane, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, panthenol, glycerin, xanthan gum, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, sodium phytate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol 8	Water, niacinamide, propanediol, pentylene glycol, glycolic acid, alkyl polyglycoside, gluconolactone, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium phytate, sodium hydroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydroxyethylcellulose, kojic acid, glutathione, allantoin, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, lactococcus ferment lysate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, salicylic acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 22

Total Number of ingredients = 27

Water, isopentyldiol, tranexamic acid, propanediol, citric acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, hydroxyacetophenone, isododecane, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, panthenol, glycerin, xanthan gum, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, sodium phytate, potassium sorbate, tocopherol

Water, niacinamide, propanediol, pentylene glycol, glycolic acid, alkyl polyglycoside, gluconolactone, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium phytate, sodium hydroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydroxyethylcellulose, kojic acid, glutathione, allantoin, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, lactococcus ferment lysate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, salicylic acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

Notable ingredients

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Isopentyldiol

Function: Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Tranexamic acid

Function: Skin conditioning, Astringent, Skin brightening

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Pentylene glycol

Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Alkyl polyglycoside

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Gluconolactone

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium phytate

Function: Chelating

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Sodium hydroxide

Function: Buffering

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice

Also-called: Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe barbadensis juice | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Function: Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Kojic acid

Function: Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Glutathione

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Allantoin

Function: Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Alpha-arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.