The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Serum vs Mamaearth Aloe Vera Face Serum with Aloe Vera & Ashwagandha for a Youthful Glow

The Inkey List

Mamaearth

A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Serum

23 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from India

At a Glance

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Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 60
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbyl Glucoside

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Squalane
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Tranexamic Acid
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Olivate, Lecithin, Squalane

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

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Tranexamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0

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
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 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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)
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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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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →