Purified water, Tranexamic acid, Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Amylopectin , Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Urea, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51 , Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol , Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate , Tartaric Acid, Disodium EDTA , Glycerin , Butylene Glycol , Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract , Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, dl-alpha tocopherol, Polylysine
Even Tone Glow Serum
This light serum helps fade dark spots, sun spots and melasma with the power of Tranexamic acid, Azelaic acid and a few natural ingredients. Azelaic acid helps reduce inflammation and even skin tone by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in hyperpigmentation. It also combats acne and rosacea. Tranexamic acid, on the other hand, is more specialized in treating melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation by inhibiting plasmin, an enzyme that contributes to melanin production. It also helps with redness and may minimize the appearance of rosacea. Extract from the bark of Pterocarpus marsupium, Licorice extract and Guava and Papaya Fruit extracts also contribute to the lightening effect of this serum. It is important to use sunblock with at least SPF 30 while using this serum.
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Rosa
2026 CBA JudgeThis product has a light, lotion-like texture that applies smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving my skin soft without any stickiness. It layers well with moisturizer, and I like that it’s unscented and gentle. My skin experienced no irritation at all. It feels more like a targeted treatment than a typical serum, especially with the actives it contains. It helps keep my skin tone looking more even, though I’m still not sure how much of an impact it has made on deeper discoloration. I always pair it with SPF in the morning, as recommended. My skin gets along well with the formula, and I can definitely see myself finishing the bottle. However, I don’t think I would repurchase since I haven’t noticed a clear change yet. Still, it’s a good option if you're looking for a gentle, non-irritating treatment aimed at brightening and evening the skin.
Leah
2026 CBA JudgeThis is more of a lotion/cream texture than a serum in my opinion, and the packaging just isn't great for that. It's thick and difficult to pump out, and I don't like that you can't tell how much product is in the bottle. It was difficult to rub in and felt grainy, leaving behind a greasy residue that I didn't enjoy. I don't have any melasma or sun spots to test the brightening effects on, so I am not able to speak to that.
Laycee
2026 CBA JudgeThis is a really nice serum! It’s marketed as a serum but the texture feels more like a lotion. It’s pretty thick. I think it smells really nice too. I love how this serum makes my skin look. It gives it a nice glow. It looks really pretty under makeup and doesn’t pill or get sticky
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