TXA Niacinamide Serum
No.5 Glutathione TXA Advanced Dark Spot Ampoule Concentrate

Medicube

TXA Niacinamide Serum

Numbuzin

No.5 Glutathione TXA Advanced Dark Spot Ampoule Concentrate

A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Tranexamic acid and Niacinamide, for hydration and pollution defence.

Serum
Serum
39 ingredients
24 ingredients

Brand price

USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 24.70 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea
Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Niacinamide (in both products)

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Tranexamic Acid (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    • Tranexamic acid
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Redness Reducing

  • Arbutin

    Antioxidant

    • Alpha arbutin
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots

  • Diethoxyethyl Succinate (in both products)

    Solvent

  • Chlorphenesin

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • C12-14 Alketh-12

    Emulsifying

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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