Wardah Crystal Secret 3% Tranexamic Complex + Alpha Arbutin Dark Spot Corrector Serum Versus PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum

Wardah Crystal Secret 3% Tranexamic Complex + Alpha Arbutin Dark Spot Corrector Serum Versus PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum Detailed comparison of Wardah Crystal Secret 3% Tranexamic Complex + Alpha Arbutin Dark Spot Corrector Serum versus PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Alpha-Arbutin to fade the look of dark spots and brighten dull-looking skin. This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide to brighten dull-looking skin and fade the look of dark spots. No concerns Water Glycerin Cyclopentasiloxane Niacinamide Dimethicone Butylene Glycol Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Pentylene Glycol Trehalose Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Polymethyl Methacrylate Phenoxyethanol Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Bisabolol Chlorphenesin Glyceryl Polyacrylate Disodium EDTA Sodium Hydroxide Parfum 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23 Alpha-Arbutin Leontopodium Alpinum Extract Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23, Alpha-Arbutin, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Microcrystalline Cellulose PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polymethylsilsesquioxane Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer Sodium Chloride Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Sodium Citrate Cellulose Gum Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Morus Alba Leaf Extract Oligopeptide-51 Dicrateria Rotunda Oil Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil Lecithin Sodium Ascorbate Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose Gum, Chlorphenesin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-51, Dicrateria Rotunda Oil, Ruttnera Lamellosa Oil, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate 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. 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. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingr