Ysb Serum Tranexamic Acid 3% + Glycolic Acid + Cranberry + Licorice
Serum

Ysb Serum Tranexamic Acid 3% + Glycolic Acid + Cranberry + Licorice

Avoskin
14Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
64% Natural36% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTTranexamic Acid (Brightening)EXCELLENTXanthan Gum (Thickener)EXCELLENTPhenoxyethanol (Preservative)GOODGlycolic Acid (AHA)GOOD

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.9 — Suboptimal
4.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.9
Active ingredients: Tranexamic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Tranexamic Acid at pH 4.9: optimal range (3.5–5.5)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.9: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.9, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Tranexamic AcidpH 3.5–5.5
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
Key Actives
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Peptide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

64% natural36% synthetic
9 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 14 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.

Active ingredients3 actives
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (10)

skin conditioning4:Tranexamic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
solvent2:Aqua, 2-Hexanediol
humectant2:Glycerin, Butylene Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.