COZYLEA® Arbutin 7% + Tranexamic Acid 4%

Most creams use 2% arbutin. Ours has 7.

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If you have tried cream after cream and nothing lasts, it is not your fault. It is the products’. They work on the surface. This one switches off the signal that creates new pigmentation at the source.

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Will this cream work for my skin type?

Different skin concerns respond differently to brightening actives. Find out if this cream is the right solution for your specific concern, in just 30 seconds.

Find your skin solution

Pick your skin concern, we will show you exactly how the cream targets it.

Skin concern

Dark spots and sun damage

Arbutin at 70,000 ppm directly inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme behind uncontrolled melanin production. Combined with TXA, the cream fades existing sun damage and actively blocks new spots from forming. The result: clearer, more even skin that lasts.

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Uneven and dull, tired-looking skin

Niacinamide and glutathione work together to bring back your skin’s natural glow, and even out patchy, dull skin. You get a balanced radiance that looks real, not filtered.

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Post-acne marks and hyperpigmentation

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation responds strongly to arbutin and TXA at these concentrations. The cream fades the marks acne left behind, and keeps new ones from forming under the surface while your skin heals.

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Melasma and hormonal pigmentation

Melasma is driven by UV exposure and hormonal triggers, exactly what tranexamic acid at 40,000 ppm is formulated to counter. Consistent daily use helps fade the patches and slow their return.

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Hyperpigmentation and dark patches

Whether it comes from sun, hormones or inflammation, arbutin and TXA at clinical doses target pigmentation at the source. The formula fades what you can see and prevents what is about to form.

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Sensitive skin that reacts to harsh products

The formula is dermatologist tested with a 0.0 irritation score. Ceramides, squalane and hyaluronic acid strengthen the skin barrier while the actives work. Brightening power without the redness, tightness or irritation that common acids cause.

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What the cream does for your skin:

  • Visibly fades dark spots, freckles and acne marks, starting day 7
  • Blocks new UV triggered pigmentation before it can form
  • Restores an even tone and a natural, healthy glow
  • Deep hydration with zero greasy or heavy feel
  • Strengthens and protects the skin barrier with every use
  • Dermatologist tested: 0.0 irritation score, suits all skin, even sensitive
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Acne Before & After

Acne marks before and after with the Cozylea Brightening Cream

I have had dark spots along my cheeks for as long as I can remember, the kind foundation never quite covered. After about ten days of nightly use I noticed a real difference. By week three they had almost completely faded. My skin tone looks so even and clear now. I stopped using concealer without even thinking about it.

Sarah E.

Acne marks before and after with the Cozylea Brightening Cream

I have tried vitamin C, kojic acid and most things in between. Nothing has touched my hyperpigmentation like this cream. It absorbs instantly, leaves no sticky residue, and every morning my skin looks a little brighter and clearer. I have almost stopped wearing full-coverage foundation entirely. That alone is amazing.

Emilie R.

Acne marks before and after with the Cozylea Brightening Cream

I use it morning and night and my skin has truly changed. Friends keep asking what I changed in my routine. It does not irritate my sensitive skin in the slightest, it just does its job, quietly. My skin looks smooth, even and radiant in a way I have never seen before.

Hannah K.

Melasma Before & After

Melasma before and after with the Cozylea Brightening Cream

Your skin barrier deserves more than just brightening. Enriched with niacinamide, glutathione and calming botanical extracts, this formula strengthens your barrier while it fades uneven tone and dullness, bringing back the kind of calm, balanced radiance that actually lasts.

Barrier Strength & Even Tone

Applying the Cozylea Brightening Cream on melasma

With 70,000 ppm arbutin and 40,000 ppm tranexamic acid, this cream targets dark spots, freckles and pigmentation where they form, leaving behind visibly clearer, more even skin with a natural glass-skin glow.

Glow & Pigment Correction

Clear and even skin after using the Cozylea Brightening Cream

Light enough to absorb fast, rich enough to truly hydrate. This cream cares for your skin while it works, leaving it soft, plump and visibly clearer. Suitable for all skin types, morning and night.

Hydration & Renewed Radiance

Recommended by dermatologists and skin doctors

Dr. Ji-Yeon Park, dermatologist
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, dermatologist
Dr. Claire Bennett, MD
Dr. Emily Carter, dermatologist

"Arbutin at this concentration works directly on the melanin pathway. It is one of the most effective and well tolerated brightening actives in Korean dermatology."

Dr. Ji-Yeon Park

Dermatologist, specialized in Korean skincare science

"TXA at this dose is clinically recognized as one of the most effective topical actives for preventing pigmentation recurrence. The results speak for themselves."

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dermatologist & pigmentation specialist

"A brightening formula without barrier support causes more problems than it solves. This formulation handles both simultaneously, that is precisely what makes it unique."

Dr. Claire Bennett

MD, specialized in skin barrier & pigmentation

"The combination of arbutin and tranexamic acid is clinically well founded for treating melasma, post-acne marks and sun damage. The concentrations in this formula are effective."

Dr. Emily Carter

Dermatologist, specialized in medical brightening treatments

YOUR CONCERNS, ANSWERED

Which skin concerns does it address?

Our formula is clinically tested to target the root causes of uneven, dull and pigmented skin.

01 Melasma PIGMENTATION expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Targets melanin overproduction right at the source.

The formula combines arbutin and tranexamic acid to interrupt the melanin synthesis pathway, fading existing dark patches and preventing new ones from forming.

02 Uneven Skin Tone TONE expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Brightens and evens out skin tone, without harsh bleaching.

Niacinamide and glutathione work together to reduce melanin transfer between skin cells, visibly evening your tone for a balanced, natural result.

03 Dark Spots & Freckles DARK SPOTS expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Fades existing spots and protects against new ones.

Highly concentrated actives target hyperpigmentation where it forms, in the melanocyte layer, visibly fading spots over time without stressing or damaging the skin barrier.

04 Dull Skin RADIANCE expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Brings back the glow hiding under dead skin cells.

A combination of brightening botanical extracts and barrier-strengthening ingredients clears away dullness and keeps skin hydrated and resilient, revealing a natural glass-skin glow.

05 Sensitive or Weakened Barrier BARRIER expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Brightens without compromising your barrier’s integrity.

Unlike harsh acids, the formula is dermatologist tested and free of irritating ingredients. Calming botanical extracts work side by side with the actives to strengthen the barrier while they correct, suitable for all skin types.

06 Acne Marks POST-ACNE expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Fades the marks acne leaves behind, and prevents new ones.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation responds strongly to arbutin and tranexamic acid at clinical doses. The formula fades red and brown acne marks while blocking new pigmentation under the surface as skin heals.

07 Hyperpigmentation HYPERPIGMENTATION expand_more

HOW WE SOLVE IT

Targets deep-set pigmentation whatever the cause.

Whether it comes from sun, hormones or inflammation, arbutin at 70,000 ppm and tranexamic acid at 40,000 ppm attack it at the source. The formula fades what is already visible and blocks what is about to form.

THREE WAYS THIS FORMULA FIGHTS PIGMENTATION RIGHT AT THE SOURCE

  • ×Stops melanin production at the source
  • +Prevents new spots before they even form
  • +Strengthens and protects the skin barrier

Most dark spots form when melanin production runs out of control, triggered by UV exposure, hormones or inflammation. The result is stubborn marks that ordinary moisturizers never reach.

At 70,000 ppm, arbutin directly inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme behind uncontrolled melanin production. It fades existing spots and evens skin tone without irritation.

70,000 ppm
ARBUTIN CONCENTRATION
7–14 Days
TO VISIBLE RESULTS

Arbutin at this concentration works directly on the melanin pathway. It is one of the most effective and well tolerated brightening actives in Korean dermatology.

DERMATOLOGIST-REVIEWED FORMULA

UV exposure switches melanocytes into melanin overproduction, even on days you do not burn. Without active treatment, new spots keep forming no matter how carefully you treat the existing ones.

Tranexamic acid at 40,000 ppm blocks the UV-triggered signals that cause new pigmentation. What fades, stays faded.

40,000 ppm
TRANEXAMIC ACID CONCENTRATION
0.0
IRRITATION SCORE IN TESTING

TXA at this dose is clinically recognized as one of the most effective topical actives for preventing the return of UV-induced pigmentation.

DERMATOLOGIST-REVIEWED FORMULA

Brightening without barrier support creates a vicious cycle. A weakened barrier makes pigmentation worse over time, not better. The right skincare strengthens, never depletes.

Niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and squalane maintain a healthy, well-hydrated barrier so the actives penetrate better, and skin stays comfortable through the whole brightening process.

Skin before barrier support

BEFORE

Skin after barrier support

AFTER

A brightening formula without barrier support causes more problems than it solves. This formulation handles both simultaneously, that is precisely what makes it unique.

DERMATOLOGIST-REVIEWED FORMULA

Every ingredient has a purpose

Formulated with science-backed actives at concentrations that actually deliver results, not just marketing doses. Every ingredient is there for a reason.

Arbutin 7% (70,000ppm) expand_more

The gold standard of brightening actives, at a concentration high enough to actually make a difference.

Benefits

  • Directly inhibits tyrosinase and blocks melanin overproduction
  • Visibly fades existing dark spots and uneven patches
  • Well tolerated even on sensitive skin, without harsh side effects
Tranexamic Acid 4% (40,000ppm) expand_more

Not just a treatment for existing spots. TXA prevents new pigmentation from forming at all.

Benefits

  • Blocks UV-triggered signals that cause new pigmentation
  • Prevents treated dark spots from coming back
  • Clinically recognized for managing melasma and post-inflammatory marks
Niacinamide expand_more

A multi-tasking vitamin B3 that amplifies brightening results and improves overall skin texture.

Benefits

  • Evens out texture and minimizes the look of pores
  • Boosts the effect of arbutin and TXA for faster results
  • Strengthens the skin barrier and reduces redness
Glutathione expand_more

A powerful antioxidant that adds radiance and helps maintain the brightening effect.

Benefits

  • Works in synergy with arbutin to enhance overall glow
  • Neutralizes free-radical damage that causes dull skin
  • Supports longer-lasting radiance and skin renewal
Hyaluronic Acid expand_more

Keeps skin hydrated and comfortable while the actives do their job.

Benefits

  • Draws moisture deep into the skin and locks it in place
  • Creates a well-hydrated environment where actives penetrate better
  • Leaves skin soft, plump and comfortable throughout use
Ceramides & Squalane expand_more

Barrier support first, so brightening never comes at the cost of skin health.

Benefits

  • Reinforce the lipid barrier to prevent moisture loss
  • Prevent the dryness and sensitivity harsh brighteners can cause
  • Soften and condition skin texture with every use
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you open your first tube.

How fast can I expect results?expand_more

Most customers notice a visible difference on dark spots and skin tone within 7 to 14 days of consistent daily use. For deeper pigmentation, melasma or long standing spots, allow 4 to 6 weeks. Consistency is key: skipping days noticeably slows your results.

Does it work on sensitive skin?expand_more

Yes. The formula is dermatologist tested with a 0.0 irritation score. No parabens, no added fragrance, no harsh acids. If your skin is very reactive, do a patch test on the inside of your arm before first use on the face.

Can I use it morning and night?expand_more

Yes, and we recommend it. Morning use targets new spot formation during the day. Night use lets the actives work while your skin is in natural repair mode. Always follow with sunscreen in the morning to protect your results.

What if I am not happy with it?expand_more

We offer a 60 day satisfaction guarantee, no conditions, no hassle. Contact us within 60 days of delivery and we will refund you in full. We stand fully behind the formula.

Can I combine it with retinol or vitamin C?expand_more

Yes. The cream pairs well with most actives. If your skin is sensitive, alternate: arbutin and TXA in the morning, retinol at night, to avoid unnecessary strain on the barrier. Vitamin C fits in the same routine without any issue.

Do I need sunscreen with it?expand_more

Yes, and it is not optional. Tranexamic acid blocks UV triggered pigmentation, but without sun protection you can create new pigmentation as fast as the cream fades the old. SPF 30 or higher every morning is what makes the brightening last.

How much should I use?expand_more

A pea sized amount covers the whole face. Apply on clean, dry skin and massage in circular motions until fully absorbed. For targeted treatment, add an extra thin layer directly on specific spots.

Does it suit all skin tones?expand_more

Yes. The formula is designed to be effective and safe on every skin tone, including deeper tones that are often more prone to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Arbutin is one of the few brightening actives that is well tolerated and clinically verified across all complexions.

Can I use it on dark spots under the eyes?expand_more

Yes. Arbutin is one of the gentlest brightening ingredients and suits thin, delicate skin too. Apply a thin layer on the spot, avoiding the eyelid and the lash line. Try it on a small area first.