The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
Onion Newpair Ampoule Plus

COSRX

The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum

Isntree

Onion Newpair Ampoule Plus

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

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

Serum
Serum
38 ingredients
37 ingredients

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USD 25.00 · checked 25 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

  • Face oil1

    An oil formulated to be used on the face.

    Squalane

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

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  • Aqua

    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 (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

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

  • Acetyl Glucosamine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

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

  • Alpha-Arbutin

    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 / —

  • 1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

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

  • Arginine (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / —

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Allantoin (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Reduces Irritation
    • Smoothing

  • Hydroxyacetophenone

    Antioxidant

  • Adenosine

    Skin Conditioning

    • Anti-Aging
    • Firming

  • Disodium EDTA (in both products)

    Chelating

    0 / —

  • Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

Ingredients Explained

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