Serum comparison
Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum vs Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum
For acne-prone skin, Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum scores higher (54% vs 50% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum | Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 54% | 50% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Acne-safe |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 14 / 51 | 4 / 19 |
| Type | leave-on | leave-on |
Only in Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil: rated 2/5
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil: rated 1/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Sucrose Stearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum or Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum?
For acne-prone skin, Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum scores higher (54% vs 50% clean). Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum and Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum have similar ingredients?
They share 3 recognised ingredients, including Water, Sodium Hyaluronate and Lecithin.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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