The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
10% Vitamin C + E Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide

COSRX

The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum

Dot & Key

10% Vitamin C + E Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide

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

A serum built around Niacinamide and AHA, for pollution defence and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
38 ingredients
31 ingredients

Brand price

USD 25.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 695.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Centella asiatica (Cica)1

    Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

    Madecassoside

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Tranexamic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Dark Spots
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Alpha-Arbutin (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Alpha arbutin
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Dimethicone

    Emollient

    1 / 0

    • Silicones
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Dimethyl Isosorbide

    Viscosity Controlling

    0 / —

  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Propanediol (in both products)

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Ethoxydiglycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Citric Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Preservative

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation

  • Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Tocopherol (in both products)

    Occlusive

    0-3 / 3

    • Vitamin E
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

Ingredients Explained

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