Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Dark spots and post-acne marks2 experts

“This is a very very good hyperpigmentation serum.”

Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 11:31

What the gurus are saying.

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No BS Beauty

89k subs

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"This one also has obviously tranexamic acid. It's got vitamin E. It has licorice root and then it also has reishi mushroom. It is on the more expensive side of things. This is just one of my empties that I finished, but I really liked and enjoyed it."

All 2 takes from No BS Beauty

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"This one also has obviously tranexamic acid. It's got vitamin E. It has licorice root and then it also has reishi mushroom. It is on the more expensive side of things. This is just one of my empties that I finished, but I really liked and enjoyed it."

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"I really love this, the manufacturing or the expiration date is May 2025, but it went bad a little early, so it's kind of bummed. That doesn't look like something you want to put on your skin. [...] I've had good luck with their mandelic Dark Spot Corrector though, but this one, I don't know, kind of a bummer. Generally when it's black it's not a good thing. [...] Generally when a skincare product turns black or like dark orange or something like that, it's generally not the greatest sign."

Mad About Skin

734k subs

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"If that's you and you've been on your hyperpigmentation journey for some time, this could be a really good option to use. You can still put a couple of drops of this into your moisturizer or just use it as a standard serum. But this gets you your alpha boost alongside so much else and this will work in about a month's time. So if you don't mind spending a little bit more and you want to cut the time to see those results, this is the product that I would reach for."

All 4 takes from Mad About Skin

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"This packs a punch. Is it the cheapest product out there? It isn't, but I think you're paying for the technology in here because not only do you have all those amazing ingredients, they actually use some technologies to help them get into the skin where they need to be in order to deliver the results. So this definitely definitely delivers. Absolutely love it. If your budget can stretch to it, it's a great really sensitive skin friendly option."

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"This is a much more gentle yet still super effective version of a more potent option. Similar price point and delivers very similar results, but I'd say the risk of any sensitivity and irritation is going to be less with this because of the formula and the ingredients that they've chosen. You've got your acid in here in a really high concentration that's going to suppress any excess pigment production, but also help achieve a more even skin tone. You've got arbutin, which is fantastic."

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"If that's you and you've been on your hyperpigmentation journey for some time, this could be a really good option to use. You can still put a couple of drops of this into your moisturizer or just use it as a standard serum. But this gets you your alpha boost alongside so much else and this will work in about a month's time. So if you don't mind spending a little bit more and you want to cut the time to see those results, this is the product that I would reach for."

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"Allies of Skin are relaunching their tranexamic acid based brightening serum with a reformulation. I loved it three years ago in its original form, and now it is updated with a better formulation, so I am very excited for it and want to do a three month wear test on it."

Dr. Sam Ellis

902k subs

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"This is a very very good hyperpigmentation serum. And yes, it is on the pricier side, but when I recommend products that tend to be more expensive, [...] it's because they tend to have multiple efficacious ingredients at efficacious levels. [...] I feel like Allies of Skin just does a really good job at balancing their products, they're not putting too much in, and they're really being mindful of the pH of the products and the appropriate efficacy levels."

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown

153k subs

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"It combines tranexamic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, and antioxidants all in this one perfectly thoughtfully layered, effective yet gentle bottle. It's ideal for someone seeking a daily brightening product that's going to be elegant, cosmetically really appealing, and sensitive skin friendly. The key ingredients here are the niacinamide, the reishi mushroom, and tranexamic acid. So if you're somebody with sensitive skin, you may want to start with this one."

Beyond50Skin

32k subs

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"The next serum I'm going to use is by Allies of Skin. Their tranexamic acid and arbutin serum also for lightening and brightening."

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Frequently asked.

What is Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum?

A brightening serum built around tranexamic acid and arbutin, with supporting ingredients such as niacinamide, licorice root and reishi mushroom, designed to help even out skin tone and fade dark spots.

Is Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum worth it?

Yes. All 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

What is Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum's Guru Score?

Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

What is Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (2 experts).

Is Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum good for dark spots and post-acne marks?

2 experts who reviewed Allies of Skin Tranexamic Acid & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum say it is. Dr. Sam Ellis put it this way: “This is a very very good hyperpigmentation serum.”