
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Serum with 3 key ingredients
FEATURES
Hydrates skin, Brightens complexion, Evens skin tone, Reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation, Suitable for all skin types, Free from harmful chemicals
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oils, phthalates, synthetic dyes
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dull Skin Dehydration Uneven Complexion Dark Spots HyperpigmentationBudget
Affordable (under ₹30 Converted Approximately ₹349 Is Affordable In Indian Market)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Streax Says
Product Description:
Say goodbye to dull dehydrated skin and hello to luminous glasslike natural radiance with Streax Hydrate & Shine Face Serum. Infused with a powerhouse blend of 2% Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione and 1% Alpha Arbutin, this face serum can transform your complexion into a glowing dewy masterpiece. Hyaluronic Acid deeply hydrates leaving your skin soft plump and glowing. Glutathione boosts brightness and evens out your complexion while Alpha Arbutin reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation giving a smooth radiant glow. Perfect for all skin types this face serum is free from parabens sulfates silicones mineral oils phthalates and synthetic dyes because your skin deserves nothing but the best. Let your natural radiance shine through with every drop.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
hyaluronic-acid,glutathione,alpha-arbutin
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione, Alpha Arbutin
Ingredients Details
Alpha-arbutin
Common Name(s): 4-hydroxyphenyl-alpha-d-glucopyranoside
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides potent tyrosinase inhibition with improved stability and tolerability over other arbutin forms.
Why It's Used: Premium arbutin — alpha configuration provides 10× greater tyrosinase inhibition than beta-arbutin at equivalent concentration, making alpha-arbutin the most effective arbutin form.
How It Works: Alpha-glucoside linkage provides enhanced metabolic stability vs beta-arbutin (less enzymatic hydrolysis to free hydroquinone in skin). inhibits tyrosinase via competitive substrate inhibition (ic50 ~24μg/ml vs beta-arbutin ~525μg/ml — 20× more potent). inhibits dopa oxidase step in melanogenesis.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,anti-spot products,premium lightening
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – arbutin brightening agent
Secondary Functions: Melanin inhibition,hyperpigmentation reduction
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic enzymatic synthesis
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. use with spf for maximum efficacy. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,vitamin c,alpha-arbutin,tranexamic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Alpha-arbutin's 10–20× greater potency vs beta-arbutin at equivalent concentration arises from the alpha-glycosidic bond geometry — the alpha configuration positions the hydroquinone aglycone at a specific orientation relative to the glucose that fits the tyrosinase active site copper more precisely than the beta isomer's different spatial arrangement.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sugimoto et al. arbutin tyrosinase study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glutathione
Common Name(s): Gsh,gamma-l-glutamyl-l-cysteinyl-glycine,reduced glutathione
CAS Number: 70-18-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the body's primary antioxidant defense while reducing melanin production for brightening.
Why It's Used: Master antioxidant for comprehensive oxidative stress protection alongside unique melanin-shifting brightening action (pheomelanin preference).
How It Works: Three-amino acid tripeptide (gamma-glu-cys-gly). thiol group (-sh) provides electron donation for antioxidant activity and detoxification conjugation. shifts melanin synthesis from eumelanin (dark brown) toward pheomelanin (light yellow-red) for brightening. regenerates vitamins c and e from their oxidized forms.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,antioxidant serums,anti-aging products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – master cellular antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Melanin shifting brightening,vitamins c+e regeneration,master antioxidant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Produced by yeast fermentation or chemical synthesis. stability challenge – use encapsulated or stabilized forms.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated; some reports of tingling at high concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glutathione's melanin-shifting mechanism (eumelanin→pheomelanin) is entirely different from tyrosinase inhibition. even in the presence of active tyrosinase, glutathione shifts the enzymatic product from dark eumelanin to lighter pheomelanin by chelating copper from the tyrosinase active site and competing for dopa substrate.
Last Verified: Cosing database,villarama & maibach glutathione brightening review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12