Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% Versus Vitality Institute Dark Spot Lifting Serum

Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% Versus Vitality Institute Dark Spot Lifting Serum Detailed comparison of Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5% versus Vitality Institute Dark Spot Lifting Serum. This brightening emulsion is formulated around Tranexamic Acid and Kojic Acid to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This brightening serum is formulated around Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. Water Butylene Glycol C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Tranexamic Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Propanediol Kaolin Cetearyl Alcohol Glycerin Isostearyl Alcohol C13-15 Alkane Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax Ethylhexyl Olivate Butylene Glycol Cocoate Kojic Acid Alpha-Arbutin Acetyl Glucosamine Allantoin Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Squalane Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract Triheptanoin Citric Acid Hydroxyacetophenone Carbomer Caprylyl Glycol 1,2-Hexanediol C9-12 Alkane Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Xanthan Gum Betaine Sorbitol Ethylcellulose Lecithin Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Phytate Ectoin Phenoxyethanol Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer Potassium Sorbate Glyceryl Caprylate Water, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Allantoin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Triheptanoin, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Sorbitol, Ethylcellulose, Lecithin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Ectoin, Phenoxyethanol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate Niacinamide Lactic Acid Kojic Dipalmitate Hexylresorcinol Ethyl Linoleate Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Sclerotium Gum Pullulan Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Polyacrylate-13 Polyisobutene Polysorbate 20 Dilinoleic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Kojic Dipalmitate, Hexylresorcinol, Ethyl Linoleate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dilinoleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-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 Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid. It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel. Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture. This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating. Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%. Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24). Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse h