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Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum for sensitive skin

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Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

Average

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for sensitive skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate brightening for your normal skin due to the presence of tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin, which help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
  • While it provides general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, it lacks specialized ingredients to target your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
  • The product is safe for your sensitive skin as it contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and bisabolol and is free from harsh or prohibited substances.

How to apply

  • Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
  • Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users frequently report this serum effectively brightens skin and reduces hyperpigmentation like acne scars and melasma, with many appreciating its gentle, soothing, and lightweight formula suitable for sensitive skin. Some users find the price high and the results take longer than anticipated.

Highlights

  • Boosts radiance Often Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow”
    • “enhancing my glow”
    • “ignites your complexion”
  • Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this”
    • “pigmentation faded to nothing within just a couple of days”
    • “dark spots seem to be slightly lighter after 3 weeks”
  • Gentle and soothing Often Mentioned
    • “feels super soothing, doesn't trigger redness”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
    • “sinks easily into damp skin”
    • “lightweight but luxurious texture”
    • “layers well under makeup”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “price definitely hurts”
    • “pretty pricey”
    • “expensive, not sure if it worth it”
  • Slow results Sometimes Noted
    • “still not impressed with the results”
    • “need to use longer to see if there's results”
    • “not sure if it helps”
  • Skin reactions Rarely Noted
    • “rashes popped up on my neck”
    • “breakouts”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “gives a weird fermented stench”
    • “serum stinks a little”
    • “smell is brownish/fermented”

Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, sephora.sg, revolve.com, lovelyskin.com, spacenk.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum work for sensitive skin?

This serum works moderately well for sensitive skin, helping to fade dark spots and keep skin calm, though other treatments fit this skin type better. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide and plant extracts to calm redness and irritation while keeping sensitive skin comfortable.

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for sensitive skin?

Niacinamide and bisabolol make this serum a safe choice for sensitive skin because they help calm and soothe irritation. To be a better fit for this skin, a treatment of this type needs specialized ingredients that specifically target redness and irritation while keeping a high skin compatibility.

What does Alpha Arbutin do for sensitive skin?

Alpha arbutin helps fade dark spots and uneven tone with a rare occurrence of irritation and a very gentle safety profile. This ingredient is unlikely to sting or cause redness, making it a well-tolerated choice for keeping sensitive skin calm while brightening.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

What does Tranexamic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Tranexamic acid helps calm sensitive skin by strengthening the skin barrier and reducing redness and flushing. It is unlikely to cause severe reactions, making it a well-tolerated choice for reactive or easily irritated skin.

International Journal of Dermatology, 2014Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and before your moisturizer. It is safe for your sensitive skin because it contains soothing ingredients and is free from harsh or prohibited substances, though a product of this type for sensitive skin also needs calming plant extracts or anti-redness ingredients to target redness and irritation.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first and following it with your retinol product, but this serum is an average fit for your sensitive skin because it lacks specialized ingredients for redness and irritation. To better care for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs calming plant extracts and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides and centella asiatica to keep the skin calm and smooth.

How often should I use this serum?

This treatment is used in the evening once a day, or as part of a weekly routine for sensitive skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation because it contains soothing ingredients like niacinamide and bisabolol.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because it is free from heavy, pore-blocking ingredients and contains soothing elements like niacinamide and bisabolol. It does not cause purging since it lacks exfoliating acids that push trapped debris to the surface. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and calming plant extracts to keep sensitive skin clear and comfortable.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Encapsulation of alpha arbutin in an optimized ethosomal gel significantly improved skin melanin reduction, moisture content, and elasticity in human volunteers compared to conventional formulations.

    Heliyon, 2023

  • A non-hydroquinone topical formulation (SKNB19) improved hyperpigmentation by 28.5% in patient self-assessment and 27% in independent reviewer assessment compared with 4% hydroquinone in 18 adult subjects, while showing significantly less irritation and better tolerability.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020

  • Combining a home-based radiofrequency device and arbutin cream reduced mMASI scores by 25.6% and melanin index by 22.8% at 8 weeks compared to baseline in 38 participants.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Polyvinyl pyrrolidone-K90/Eudragit RL100 dissolving microneedle patches loaded with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol enhanced intradermal delivery by approximately 2.6 times compared to cream and slightly decreased the melanin index in human participants without causing skin irritation.

    Biomaterials Science, 2023

  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008

  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005

  • Skin care regimens containing beta-glucan improved hemoglobin index, skin hydration, and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in 20 patients undergoing fractional laser therapy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

  • Treatment with topical formulations containing beta-glucan combined with nanofractional radiofrequency plus magnetic nanofractional radiofrequency showed the best efficacy and was tolerable and effective in Chinese women with abdominal stretch marks compared to control groups.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2023

  • Topical beta-glucan mildly improved striae gravidarum, 1565-nm non-ablative fractional laser showed better results than topical beta-glucan, and the combined strategy further improved striae gravidarum atrophy compared to single treatment.

    The Journal of Dermatology, 2022

Why other serums fit sensitive skin better

Ingredients

Water, Niacinamide, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Ferment Filtrate Lentinus Edodes Extract Ferment Filtrate, C13-15 Alkane, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Pea, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Arginine Lysine Polypeptide, Glucose, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Hydrolysate Starch, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sorbitan Caprylate, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Succinate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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