COSRX Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum vs Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum Plus
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COSRX — Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care SerumFull breakdown →
Goodal — Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum PlusFull breakdown →
| COSRX Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum | Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $25 | $22 |
| Best landed cost | $21.25 | $22 |
| Rating | ★ 4.4 (650) | ★ 4.4 (4,600) |
| Evidence grade | B | B |
| Korea signal | — | #10 serum · Olive Young Korea (seed) |
| Hero ingredients | Alpha-arbutin, Tranexamic acid, Niacinamide | Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Alpha-arbutin |
| Best for | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness |
| Skin types | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily |
| Texture | light | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones |
| Fragrance-free | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✓ |
Our read: Evidence grades are equal (B) — so let fit decide: check the skin-type rows above, and if both fit, COSRX Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum has the lower landed cost than Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum Plus.
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