Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum vs LiftActiv Vitamin B3 Face Serum for Dark Spots & Wrinkles — Ingredient Comparison

Murad

Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Serum · 42 ingredients · USA

Murad's Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum visibly brightens skin and fades dark spots in 7 days, while smoothing skin texture for even-looking skin.

Cruelty-free

Vichy

LiftActiv Vitamin B3 Face Serum for Dark Spots & Wrinkles

Serum · 20 ingredients · France

Discover LiftActiv Vitamin B3 Face Serum for Dark Spots & Wrinkles with clinically proven efficacy to reduce dark spots & wrinkles in 8 weeks. Formulated with a combination of high efficacy dermatological ingredients: 5% Niacinamide (B3), Glycolic Acid, Tranexamic Acid & Peptides. Fragrance-free.

Fragrance-free

Your fit

Set your skin profile to see how these suit you

Set your skin profile

How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

—

Cruelty-free

—

Price

$84

$31.49

$52.51 less

Key ingredients

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Tranexamic Acid

Targets stubborn melasma at its inflammatory root — gentle and well-tolerated.

Urea

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Licorice Root

Brightens and soothes at once.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Tranexamic Acid

Targets stubborn melasma at its inflammatory root — gentle and well-tolerated.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Soothing

Healing

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant