EQQUALBERRY Vitamin Illuminating Cream
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Formulation Summary
A brightening cream built on 67.3% acerola vitamin water with 5% niacinamide and 3% tranexamic acid. This is the cream companion to the Vitamin Illuminating Serum, adding tranexamic acid as an additional melanin-targeting active. The formula includes liposomal vitamin C capsules that burst on application.
EQQUALBERRY upgrades the brightening approach from the serum by adding 3% tranexamic acid. TXA works by inhibiting plasmin activity, which reduces UV-induced melanin production through a different pathway than niacinamide or arbutin. The 67.3% acerola water base is higher than the serum's 40%. Niacinamide increases to 5% from 4% in the serum. Meadowfoam seed oil provides occlusion without heavy silicones. The formula excludes fragrance and parabens.
Quick Facts
Designed For
- •Those targeting dark spots and hyperpigmentation with a cream format
- •Users who want tranexamic acid alongside niacinamide for enhanced brightening
- •Sensitive skin types seeking fragrance-free dark spot care
- •People who prefer a richer texture than serums for brightening
- •Those using the Vitamin Illuminating Serum who want a matching cream
May Not Suit
- •Users with silicone sensitivity (vinyl dimethicone is present)
- •Those seeking hydroquinone-level potency for stubborn hyperpigmentation
- •People who prefer lightweight gel moisturizers
- •Users who need wide retail availability
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Concentration | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Water | 67.3%brand-confirmed | Primary solvent providing natural vitamin C. Higher concentration than the serum version (40%). Delivers antioxidant activity from the base. |
| Niacinamide | 5%brand-confirmed | Inhibits melanin transfer to skin surface. At 5%, sits at the research-supported concentration for brightening benefits. |
| Tranexamic Acid | 3%brand-confirmed | Inhibits plasmin activity to reduce melanin production triggered by UV exposure. Complements niacinamide by targeting a different step in the pigmentation pathway. |
The Formulation Explained
Tranexamic acid addition
The cream adds 3% tranexamic acid, absent from the serum. TXA is gaining popularity for hyperpigmentation treatment. Clinical studies show efficacy at 2-5% for melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Combined with niacinamide and acerola vitamin C, this creates a triple-pathway brightening approach.
Higher acerola concentration
At 67.3% acerola water versus 40% in the serum, this cream delivers more plant-derived vitamin C from its base. The trade-off is that the cream contains silicone derivatives (vinyl dimethicone) that the serum avoids.
Ingredients to Know
Silicone-based film former. Provides smooth texture. Present despite the brand's general silicone-free positioning in other products.
Film-forming polysaccharide derived from chitin. Helps with moisture retention and product adhesion.
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About EQQUALBERRY
Discloses key concentrations: 67.3% acerola water, 5% niacinamide, 3% tranexamic acid. Full INCI printed on packaging.
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Sources
- • https://eqqualberryglobal.com/products/vitamin-illuminating-cream
- • https://skinsort.com/products/eqqualberry/vitamin-illuminating-cream
- • https://www.amazon.com/EQQUALBERRY-Vitamin-Illuminating-Cream-Niacinamide/dp/B0FQ9MM42M
- • https://www.yesstyle.com/en/eqqualberry-vitamin-illuminating-cream-50ml/info.html/pid.1137066178
Last updated: 2026-03
Rating Scales
Comedogenicity (0-5)
Likelihood of clogging pores. 0 = won't clog, 1-2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4-5 = high.
Irritancy (0-5)
Potential for skin irritation. 0 = non-irritating, 1-2 = low, 3 = moderate, 4-5 = high.
Ratings based on published ingredient studies. Individual reactions may vary.