ANUA Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum 30 ml | 2% Arbutin Dark Spot Correcting Serum
A concentrated brightening serum with 10% Niacinamide, 4% Tranexamic Acid and 2% Arbutin that helps improve the appearance of dark spots, post-blemish marks, enlarged pores and uneven skin tone while supporting hydration
Choose an option
- 10% Niacinamide
- 4% Tranexamic Acid
- Arbutin + Alpha-Arbutin
- Fragrance-Free
Only 5 left in stock
For what the breakout left behind.
A spot clears in a week. The mark it leaves can sit for months, and that is a different problem needing different actives. This serum stacks four brightening routes - niacinamide, tranexamic acid, two forms of arbutin, and a stable vitamin C derivative - so it works on discolouration from more than one angle at once.
- Named percentages
- Fragrance-free
- Barrier support
How it feels
A thin, quick-absorbing serum with no tack. It layers under sunscreen without pilling, which matters because everything in it works better with SPF over the top.
Key ingredients
Niacinamide
Third in the list at a stated 10%. It works on uneven tone while also supporting the barrier, which is why it tolerates daily use.
Tranexamic Acid
Fourth in the list at a stated 4%. Originally a medical ingredient, now used topically for stubborn discolouration that niacinamide alone does not shift.
Arbutin & Alpha-Arbutin
Two forms, eighth and tenth in the list. They interrupt pigment production itself rather than only fading what has already surfaced.
Ceramide NP
Sits with panthenol and centella in the lower half. Brightening actives are drying over time; this is the part that keeps the barrier intact while they work.
About the product
Anua's Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum is a discolouration serum that states its percentages on the carton rather than leaving them to the ingredient order.
Niacinamide sits third at 10% and tranexamic acid fourth at 4% - the two headline actives, working on uneven tone by different mechanisms. Behind them, and this is what separates the formula from a straightforward niacinamide serum, come Arbutin and Alpha-Arbutin at eighth and tenth. Both interrupt pigment production rather than only fading pigment already at the surface. A stable vitamin C derivative, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, adds a fourth route further down.
One thing worth knowing if you compare ingredient lists online: the brand's own marketing graphic omits both arbutin forms. The regulatory panel printed on the carton lists them, and the front of the box advertises Arbutin 2% - the carton is the accurate source, and it is what we have transcribed here.
The supporting half of the formula is unusually considered. Ceramide NP, panthenol, centella asiatica and a long hyaluronic complex sit below the actives, because sustained brightening is drying and a stripped barrier undoes the result. There is no added fragrance.
Use it once daily to start, after cleansing and before moisturiser. Sunscreen the following morning is not optional with this category - without it, pigment returns faster than any serum can fade it.
Why we stock it
Plenty of serums claim to fade marks. This one names its percentages on the carton and backs them with a second and third brightening route - arbutin and alpha-arbutin, then 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid - rather than relying on niacinamide alone. For customers dealing with what a breakout left behind rather than the breakout itself, it is the one we point at first.
Product information
- Brand
- Anua
- Skin concerns
- hydration, blemishes, oiliness, dullness, sensitivity
Ingredients
Niacinamide 10% + Tranexamic Acid 4% + Arbutin 2% + Alpha-Arbutin + Hyaluronic Acid Complex + Ceramide NP + Panthenol + 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Centella Asiatica
Care & Use
How to Use
A twice-daily pigment treatment. Introduce it gradually if your skin is new to high-strength niacinamide, and pair it with sunscreen - without daily SPF, pigment care works against itself.
- 1.
Start slow
For the first week use it at night only, then move to morning and night once skin is comfortable.
- 2.
Apply 2-3 drops
On clean, toned skin, press over areas of uneven tone and post-blemish marks.
- 3.
Seal it in
Follow with moisturiser to keep the ceramides and hyaluronic acid working.
- 4.
Sunscreen, every morning
UV exposure undoes pigment correction faster than any serum can build it. SPF50+ daily is non-negotiable with this one.
Product details
Product details
- Brand
- Anua
- Product type
- Beauty
- SKU
- anua-niacinamide-10-txa-4-serum-30ml-30-ml
- Barcode
- 8809640734526
- Volume
- 30 ml
- Care
- After cleansing and toning, apply 2–3 drops evenly to the face, focusing on areas with dark spots or uneven tone. Gently pat until absorbed, then follow with moisturizer. Use morning and/or evening according to skin tolerance. Apply sunscreen during the day
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this with vitamin C?
The serum already contains a stable vitamin C derivative, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. Layering a separate high-strength L-ascorbic acid serum on top is usually unnecessary and increases the chance of irritation. If you want both, use the vitamin C in the morning and this at night.
How long before I see a difference?
Discolouration responds slowly. Expect eight to twelve weeks of daily use for post-acne marks, and longer for deeper pigmentation. Daily sunscreen through that period does more for the result than any change to the serum.
Does it contain arbutin?
Yes - both arbutin and alpha-arbutin, eighth and tenth in the printed ingredient list on the carton, and the front of the box states Arbutin 2%. Some ingredient lists circulating online omit them; the carton is the accurate source.
Can I use it with retinol?
Niacinamide and retinol pair well and are often used together. Introduce them on alternate nights first, and only move to same-night layering once your skin is comfortable with each on its own.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
It is fragrance-free and includes ceramide NP, panthenol and centella to support the barrier. That said, 10% niacinamide is a meaningful dose - start every other day and build up if your skin flushes easily.
Do I still need sunscreen?
Yes, and it matters more than usual with this product. Every active in it works on pigment, and UV drives pigment. Without daily SPF you are treating and re-triggering the same marks at once.
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