Comparison between Glow FX Glow Bomb Serum vs. Skintific 3% Tranexamic Acid Advanced Bright Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

48 Ingredients 63

1
Water
1
Water
2
Niacinamide
2
Butylene Glycol
3
Butylene Glycol
3
Pentylene Glycol
4
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
4
Betaine
5
Cyclopentasiloxane
5
Tranexamic Acid
6
Alpha-Arbutin
6
Niacinamide
7
Tranexamic Acid
7
Alpha-Arbutin
8
Diglycerin
8
Isononyl Isononanoate
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Uniqueness33 out of 48
68.8%
Uniqueness48 out of 63
76.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
10 out of 48
21%
chemical
28 out of 48
58%
natural
12 out of 63
19%
chemical
36 out of 63
57%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#3Glycerin#14Allantoin#20Sodium Hyaluronate#39
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Allantoin#20Glycolic Acid#23Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#28Lauric Acid#29
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Allantoin#20Glycolic Acid#23Lactic Acid#24Citric Acid#31
Dry skin
Positive: 8Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Betaine#4Allantoin#15Sodium Hyaluronate#17Tocopherol#33Glycerin#561,2-Hexanediol#57Sodium Lactate#61
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#15Glyceryl Stearate SE#46
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#15

Detailed view

Glow FX Glow Bomb Serum vs. Skintific 3% Tranexamic Acid Advanced Bright Serum
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

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#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 3

#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#3Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

Position 4

#4Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

Position 5

#5Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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#5Tranexamic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Astringent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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