Formula · 7.8

Brand · 7.1

MIXIT · serum with niacinamide and tranexamic acid · Russia

MIXIT Skin Chemistry Stop Acne Face Serum

MIXIT Skin Chemistry Stop Acne Face Serum
7.8

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.7Actives with strong evidence: 1 of 4
  • Active concentration0.9Actives sit above the 1 % line — by list order a working concentration is 94 % likely
  • Completeness for the purpose0.5For “dark spots and uneven tone” — 54 %; retinoid; glycolic acid; could be added without conflict: retinoid, glycolic acid; below threshold: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose
  • Tolerance1.0No ingredients from irritant or allergen lists
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • oily skin
  • acne-prone
  • children
  • sensitive skinat 10 % flushing is possible
  • rosaceaask a dermatologist
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • fragrance · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “fragrance and its allergens” group — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • silicones · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “silicones” group — form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Against dark spots you need two fronts: actives that slow pigment production (azelaic and tranexamic acids, niacinamide, vitamin C, arbutin, thiamidol) and those that speed up skin renewal (a retinoid, acids). One active per front is enough; better both fronts and SPF in the daytime.
When:
  • leave-on
  • morning
  • evening
morning and evening, on clean skin
When to expect an effect: tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4; spots — 8–12 weeks; hydration — right away; calming of irritation — 1–2 weeks
What is normal: mild flushing in the first days at high concentration

Ingredients — 19 components · 4 work

What works: 4 of 19 ingredients: niacinamide, tranexamic acid, arbutin and 1 more. Against dark spots you need two fronts: actives that slow pigment production (azelaic and tranexamic acids, niacinamide, vitamin C, arbutin, thiamidol) and those that speed up skin renewal (a retinoid, acids). One active per front is enough; better both fronts and SPF in the daytime.

Strengths: active concentration, tolerance

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 1 of 4; completeness for the purpose: for “dark spots and uneven tone” — 54 %

Questions: no debatable ingredients in the formula

  • Tranexamic acid + Arbutin — reinforce each othertranexamic acid dampens the signal to make pigment, arbutin blocks the enzyme itself — different routes
  • Tranexamic acid + Niacinamide (vitamin B3) — reinforce each otherin an RCT a serum with tranexamic acid and niacinamide matched 4 % hydroquinone
  • Aqua base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Propylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Niacinamide works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: niacinamide
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: aloe gel
  • Tranexamic Acid works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: tranexamic acid
  • Glycerin base: coating, fillers · a humectant: coats the tablet, holds moisture in creams and shampoos; does not clog pores
  • Alpha-Arbutin works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: alpha-arbutin
  • Ethoxydiglycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Pentylene Glycol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Hydroxyacetophenone base: coating, fillers · protect the product from bacteria and mould; used within the EU-permitted concentrations
  • Xanthan Gum base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Capryloyl Glycine base: coating, fillers · protect the product from bacteria and mould; used within the EU-permitted concentrations
  • Arginine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works
  • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate label wording · an allergen (sodium (salt)) — matters when limiting salt, for example with blood pressure; the label says it is absent
  • Buteth-3 base: coating, fillers · dissolves the other ingredients and holds the formula together
  • Tributyl Citrate base: coating, fillers · dissolves the other ingredients and holds the formula together
  • Sodium Benzoate base: coating, fillers · a preservative both in cosmetics and in supplements: a salt of benzoic acid that works in an acidic medium. Permitted as food additive E211 and in cosmetics up to 0.5 %.
  • Potassium Sorbate base: coating, fillers · a mild preservative against mould and yeast: used both in cosmetics and in foods and supplements (E202).

MIXIT Skin Chemistry Stop Acne Face Serum is a product whose active ingredient is niacinamide (vitamin b3) + tranexamic acid + arbutin + aloe vera. The concentration is not declared, but the active sits above the 1 % line in the list — a working share is likely. The effect is supported by studies: niacinamide (vitamin b3). The effect is moderately supported: tranexamic acid, arbutin. There is little evidence of effect: aloe vera. The formula has 19 ingredients, 4 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Well-matched pairs in the formula: tranexamic acid + arbutin; tranexamic acid + niacinamide (vitamin b3). Against dark spots you need two fronts: actives that slow pigment production (azelaic and tranexamic acids, niacinamide, vitamin C, arbutin, thiamidol) and those that speed up skin renewal (a retinoid, acids). One active per front is enough; better both fronts and SPF in the daytime. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), fragrance, parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, silicones, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, oily skin, acne-prone, children. sensitive skin, rosacea — ask a doctor. Use: morning and evening, on clean skin. When to expect an effect: tone, pores — 4–8 weeks; sebum — 2–4. Label score — 7.8 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 1 of 4; actives sit above the 1 % line — by list order a working concentration is 94 % likely; for “dark spots and uneven tone” — 54 %; retinoid; glycolic acid; could be added without conflict: retinoid, glycolic acid; below threshold: niacinamide (vitamin b3); a narrow formula for one purpose). Sun protection is required in the daytime afterwards: brightening ingredients only work alongside it.

Who it does not suit

When to stop: persistent burning — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Sun protection is required in the daytime afterwards: brightening ingredients only work alongside it.

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