Tranexamic Acid Serum
The INKEY List
Serum
gel
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 3
Ingredients Matched:
7 of 23
Targets hyperpigmentation, uneven patches and dark spots
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tranexamic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Tranexamic Acid
Functions:
brightening
Concerns Addressed:
hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, stubborn discoloration
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus Ferment
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Fermented Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Brightens your skin's complexion, as well as aids the reduction of dark spots and uneven skin tone
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tranexamic Acid
★
(Match: 0.84,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Tranexamic Acid
Functions:
brightening
Concerns Addressed:
hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, stubborn discoloration
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.20
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus Ferment
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Fermented Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated with 2% Tranexamic Acid (a powerful amino acid), 2% Acai Berry extract to promote even skin tone, as well as 2% skin brightening hero Vitamin C, it also boosts overall skin brightness and evens skin tone
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tranexamic Acid
(Match: 0.68,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Tranexamic Acid
Functions:
brightening
Concerns Addressed:
hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, stubborn discoloration
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Match score: 0.26
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactobacillus Ferment
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Fermented Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Tranexamic Acid
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
- Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Lecithin
- Squalane
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Gluconate
- Polysorbate 60
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Sorbitan Isostearate
