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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Editorial research reviewLast researched 28/10/2026

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Verdict

A brightening serum built around niacinamide and tranexamic acid, with arbutin and alpha-arbutin also listed, plus hyaluronic acid, panthenol and ceramide NP for comfort. These ingredients are among the better-studied cosmetic options for the appearance of dark marks and uneven tone, but results depend on daily sunscreen and take weeks of consistent use.

Best for: Dark marks after spots, sun spots and uneven-looking tone, used alongside daily SPF.
Less suitable for: Very sensitive or easily flushed skin (10% niacinamide is a high strength), and melasma or any changing spot, which need a GP or dermatologist.

Who this suits

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum is a serum. On the formulation we hold, it is best suited to dark marks after spots, sun spots and uneven-looking tone, used alongside daily SPF. It is less suitable for very sensitive or easily flushed skin (10% niacinamide is a high strength), and melasma or any changing spot, which need a GP or dermatologist. Manufacturer usage guidance: Apply a few drops to affected areas and gently pat in. Use morning and night before moisturisers. Apply SPF 30+ during the day. The full ingredient list below has been checked against the manufacturer listing, so the assessment reflects what is actually in the bottle rather than marketing copy. Cosmetic results are formulation-dependent and vary between people. We have not tested this product by hand; this page is research-led, built from disclosed formulation data and retailer information.

Ingredients

Full ingredient list below was checked against the manufacturer listing. Formulas can change; check the pack before buying.

Last source check 28 October 2026 (Anua US manufacturer listing; UK packs may carry a regional variant): matched the manufacturer listing.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum.

Cosmetic information only. Ingredient effects are formulation-dependent and evidence is often limited. This is not medical advice.

Product details

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Routine step: Serums
How to use: Apply a few drops to affected areas and gently pat in. Use morning and night before moisturisers. Apply SPF 30+ during the day.
Precautions: Niacinamide at 10% can cause redness or stinging in sensitive skin: start every other day and patch test. The formula also lists betaine salicylate. Use sunscreen daily, because dark marks return without sun protection.