Micropoint For Dark Spots
Exfoliant
Updated 4w ago

Micropoint For Dark Spots

Hero Cosmetics
13Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
85% Natural15% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.0 — Suboptimal
3.0
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.0
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Niacinamide at pH 3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Tranexamic Acid at pH 3: acceptable but not ideal (3.5–5.5 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 3: optimal range (2.5–3.5)
Glycolic Acid at pH 3: optimal range (3–4)
Niacinamide at pH 3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Tranexamic AcidpH 3.5–5.5
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

85% natural15% synthetic
11 natural 2 synthetic

Based on 13 ingredients analyzed. 85% natural and 15% synthetic.

Functions Overview (13)

skin conditioning4:Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan
solvent3:Water, Propanediol, 2-Hexanediol
type of chemical entity3:Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Grainy scrub or thin chemical liquid — physical exfoliants feel gritty, chemical ones feel like water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Smooth, refined — skin feels polished after rinsing

Gritty (physical) or tingling (chemical) — exfoliation sensation on skin. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.