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Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum for Brightening and Dark Spots
A serum built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Large pores
How to use
Apply a few drops to affected areas and gently pat in. Use morning and night before moisturizers. Apply SPF 30+ during the day. 💡 Pro Tip: Extend your glow beyond the face to the body. Apply to rough- or dull-looking areas like elbows, knees, or hands to reveal smoother-looking skin.
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 41 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Hyaluronic acid4
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol
Redness Reducing6
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Betaine Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Brightening5
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Dark Spots5
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Asiaticoside
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Asiaticoside, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycerin
Concerns
May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sucrose Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent
Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester
Learn more about Diethoxyethyl Succinate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Arbutin
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
Learn more about Arbutin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin is alpha arbutin.
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