Mamaearth Aloe Vera Face Serum with Aloe Vera & Ashwagandha for a Youthful Glow vs SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots

Mamaearth

SkinCeuticals

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

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

Serum

17 ingredients

14 ingredients

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 115.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

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At a Glance

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Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide
Tranexamic acid1
Used topically for stubborn pigmentation and melasma.
Tranexamic Acid
Kojic acid1
A fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor used on pigmentation.
Kojic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Glycerin
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

No concerns found

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Film Forming
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
0-1 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
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
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
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 →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →