AXIS-Y
TXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening Cream
TXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening Cream is a moisturiser from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Niacinamide. The brand lists 36 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | Skin conditioningSofteningDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SofteningSkin conditioningScentDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Formula stabilityScentFormula appearanceLipid supportSofteningCleansingMixing oil and waterFoam supportTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Skin conditioningTexture | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Niacinamide | Smoothing | |
| Tranexamic Acid(2.5%) | AstringentSkin conditioning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Octyldodecanol | SofteningScentDissolving ingredients | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | SofteningTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Behenyl Alcohol | SofteningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Panthenol | Skin conditioningFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Arachidyl Alcohol | Formula stabilitySofteningTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate | Skin conditioningTexture | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SofteningMixing oil and waterFormula stabilitySlip and feel | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Olivate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Arachidyl Glucoside | CleansingMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Palmitic Acid | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Stearic Acid | CleansingFormula stabilityScentLipid supportMixing oil and water | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Texture | Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Carbomer | Formula stabilityGel textureTexture | |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Glutathione | Formula chemistry | Participates in chemical reduction reactions within a formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
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- AXIS-Y: TXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening CreamChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:37.913115+00:00