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Discoloration Defense

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Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

Product category and function

Discoloration Defense

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

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

Discoloration Defense

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

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

Full ingredient list

Discoloration Defense

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

No. of common ingredients = 0
Total Number of ingredients = 14	Total Number of ingredients = 22
Aqua/water, butylene glycol, niacinamide, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, glycerin, tranexamic acid, propylene glycol, hydroxyethyl urea, kojic acid, caprylyl glycol, allantoin, chlorphenesin, xanthan gum, disodium edta. 6	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

Notable ingredients

Discoloration Defense

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

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

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Tranexamic acid

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Ingredients with their functions

Discoloration Defense

Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%

Aqua/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.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

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.