Skinfix Adapinoid® Gel vs Axis-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum

Skinfix

Axis-Y

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

Serum

29 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 17.99 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
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

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
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

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Erythritol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Magnesium Stearate, Oleyl Adapalenate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
Smoothing
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin Conditioning

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Erythritol
Humectant
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Squalane (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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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 →