Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum
No.5 Glutathione TXA Advanced Dark Spot Ampoule Concentrate

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

A serum built around Tranexamic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and pollution defence.

Serum
Serum
31 ingredients
24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 27.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 24.70 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea
Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Tocopherol

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  • Water

    Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

    Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

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  • Glycerin

    Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.

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  • Butylene Glycol

    Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

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  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    Niacinamide is niacinamide.

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  • Tranexamic Acid

    Astringent, Skin Conditioning

    Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.

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  • 1,2-Hexanediol

    Skin Conditioning, Solvent

    We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.

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  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant, Skin Conditioning

    Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

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  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating, Viscosity Controlling

    Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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  • Bisabolol

    Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

    (R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

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  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive

    Tocopherol is vitamin E.

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