5% Cica-Glow Daily Face Moisturizer with Alpha Arbutin & Tranexamic Acid - 50 g

Alpha-Arbutin — A gentle, stable brightener that fades dark spots by slowing melanin production — a milder route to even tone than acids. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~1%. OTC cap 2%. Give it 8–12 weeks for dark spots. Suits all skin types. A gentle, stable brightener that fades dark spots without the sting of acids — fine for every skin type.

Tranexamic Acid — A newer brightener with good evidence on melasma and post-acne marks — it calms the signalling that tells pigment cells to overproduce, and is gentler than acids. The strength is not printed, so we cannot judge the dose; that counts against the brand. Works from ~2%. OTC cap 5%. Suits all skin types. One of the gentler routes to fading melasma and post-acne marks — well tolerated across skin types.

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