COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs CeraVe Sérum Rétinol Anti-Marques
Product A
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
COSRX The Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
serum20%Match
Only 20% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in COSRX The (18)
1-2-hexanediol
acetyl-glucosamine
Alpha Arbutin
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Aqua/Water/Eau
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Butylene Glycol
C: 1/5I: 1/5humectant
dextrin
diethoxyethyl-succinate
dimethyl-isosorbide
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
hydrolyzed-hyaluronic-acid
madecassoside
sodium-metabisulfite
sodium-methyl-stearoyl-taurate
sodium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
theobroma-cacao-extract
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
C: 0/5I: 1/5brightener
Shared (10)
alcohol
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Dimethicone
C: 1/5I: 0/5silicone
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
hydrogenated-lecithin
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Propanediol
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-citrate
Sodium Hyaluronate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Xanthan Gum
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Only in CeraVe Sérum (23)
ammonium-polyacryloyldimethyl-taurate
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
behentrimonium-methosulfate
caprylyl-glycol
Carbomer
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ceramide AP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide EOP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Ceramide NP
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
Cetearyl Alcohol
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
cetearyl-ethylhexanoate
Cholesterol
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
dimethiconol
dipotassium-glycyrrhizate
Isopropyl Myristate
C: 5/5I: 1/5emollient
Lecithin
C: 2/5I: 0/5emollient
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
Phytosphingosine
C: 0/5I: 0/5ceramide
polysorbate-20
potassium-phosphate
Retinol
C: 0/5I: 3/5retinoid
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
trisodium-ethylenediamine-disuccinate
When Used Together
SynergyNiacinamide + Retinol
Niacinamide buffers retinol irritation while enhancing barrier function — ideal layering combination.