These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation scores 5.8 here versus 4.6 for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation brings Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, and Niacinamide as actives, while paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner relies on Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation is a decent pick. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
