COSRX · Serum
Alpha-Arbutin 2 Discoloration Care Serum
US stock
Targeted discoloration serum pairing 2% alpha-arbutin with tranexamic acid and niacinamide. A gentle, layerable option for post-blemish marks and uneven tone on any skin type.
★ 4.4650 reviews
BEvidence grade
$30.99Best total · duties in
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Ingredient check⚠ 3 caution flags
✓ Fragrance-free⚠ Fungal-acne safe✓ No drying alcohol⚠ Essential-oil free⚠ Pregnancy-cautious free
Evidence checkGrade B · MFDS ✓
🇰🇷 MFDS-certified functional cosmetic — brightening (미백)Filed with Korea's FDA as 「코스알엑스더알파-알부틴2디스컬러레이션케어세럼」 — a regulator-reviewed efficacy claim, not a marketing one.
Grade B — Solid transparency and consistent ratings; limited third-party clinical data (seed draft — verify before launch).
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Where to buybest total $30.99
| Retailer | Price | Ship + duty | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soko Glam ✓ official US K-beauty retailer · ships from US Pays: Cards · PayPal · Shop Pay · Apple Pay | $25 | $5.99 | $30.99BEST | Shop → |
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