Deconstruct Brightening Niacinamide Serum vs Skin1004 Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule

Deconstruct

Skin1004

A serum built around Niacinamide and Alpha arbutin, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Serum

19 ingredients

26 ingredients

Brand price

INR 524.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 9.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Glycerin, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Mannitol, Panthenol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Xylitol, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Xylitylglucoside (in both products)
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol (in both products)
Humectant
Xylitol (in both products)
Humectant
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Fragrance

Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Zea Mays Starch
Skin Protecting
0-1 / —
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-
Learn more about Anhydroxylitol →
Xylitol
Anti-seborrheic, Deodorant, Flavouring, Humectant, Humectant
Xylitol is the pentahydric alcohol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Xylitol →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →