Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots
Rice Water Dewy Active Serum With Rice Water & 10% Niacinamide For Glass Skin

SkinCeuticals

Discoloration Defense Serum for Dark Spots

Mamaearth

Rice Water Dewy Active Serum With Rice Water & 10% Niacinamide For Glass Skin

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

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

Serum
Serum
14 ingredients
16 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 219.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • 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

  • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

    Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

    Zinc PCA

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • 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 (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

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

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Zinc PCA

    Humectant

    • Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
    • Acne Fighting
    • Oil Control
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Ethoxydiglycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Oryza Sativa Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  • Olive Oil Esters

  • Dimethyl Isosorbide

    Viscosity Controlling

    0 / —

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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