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

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Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
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About this product

A serum with 10% niacinamide and 4% tranexamic acid designed to correct dark spots and brighten the skin.

Guru Score

84%

Yay

8 experts · Strong agreement
8Gurus
7Yay
1Mixed
0Nay
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What the gurus are saying

This serum's gentleness at 10% niacinamide is its standout strength, experts who typically can't tolerate that level find it both soothing and effective. Dark spot correction claims don't hold up despite what the name suggests, though skin tone may appear brighter with consistent use. It works best for sensitive or dry skin; those with oily skin might find it feels too heavy.
Synthesized from 8 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

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Serums

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Jenny Liu
Dr. Jenny Liu
321k subs
✓Yay
"Really suitable for those that are struggling with dark marks in particular. If you're struggling with like post acne marks and have sensitive skin and worry about ingredients that lighten the skin that may contribute to irritation, I think this is definitely one to really incorporate into your routine. [...] You can use it all over for kind of that more gentle brightening your complexion because that 10% niacinamide would definitely do that. And you don't have to worry about causing white spots or blotches [...] around dark spots, or you can just apply to areas where you have dark spots to spot treat. Either way, I think it's acceptable. And with just how gentle this formulation is, you can definitely use it either way without having to worry about irritation or undesired lightening of your skin. This product is not going to do that."
April Basi
April Basi
71k subs
✓Yay
"This is a niacinamide 10% dark spot correcting serum by Anua, and I really like this one. I normally don't tolerate niacinamide over 5%, but this one just does it for me. It's literally super soothing, the ingredients formulated in here are so great for the skin, it's super gentle on the skin, and it is super functional."
Dr. Mamina
Dr. Mamina
281k subs
✓Yay
"I feel like I've seen the Anua nyinomite tranexamic acid serum go viral multiple times and I think that it could be helpful in this case."
CYoung
CYoung
94k subs
✓Mixed
"They named this a dark spot correcting serum, but I didn't really see a difference in my dark spots, and honestly this isn't even that popular here in Korea compared to other Anua products. I don't get why it's viral, but I do like it, it finishes a little tacky and you can just use it as a hydrating serum. I'd put this at a B."
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"I was looking for a Korean serum with niacinamide and this is it. In terms of hydration it's a little lighter and easier to like for more people, so if you have oily combo skin and want a light everyday serum this one is better. I'll go with Anua."
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"They named this a dark spot correcting serum, but I didn't really see a difference in my dark spots, and honestly this isn't even that popular here in Korea compared to other Anua products. I don't get why it's viral, but I do like it, it finishes a little tacky and you can just use it as a hydrating serum. I'd put this at a B."
Global No.1 vs Korea No.1 Skincare: Which is Better and Why?
"Anua's serum has ten percent niacinamide and four percent tranexamic acid, so on paper the ingredients should give a brightening effect, but mixing them all together doesn't guarantee the effectiveness, and the majority of Korean reviews say it's not working. Still, it wasn't a bad product because of how moisturizing it is, it has ceramide and panthenol in it, so I'd recommend it more for dry, mature skin. For oily skin it can feel a little too heavy."
Dr. Vanita Rattan
Dr. Vanita Rattan
1.23M subs
✓Yay
"So for me this is Dr V approved"
Dr Dray
Dr Dray
2.68M subs
✓Yay
"Overall I've tolerated this quite well I find it to be very soothing and I do feel as though my skin tone when I using this consistently it does look a bit brighter and more even"
Nipun Kapur
Nipun Kapur
409k subs
✓Yay
"This will take time to work but this works beautifully and this is one product that I would stand by"
Doctorly
Doctorly
3.58M subs
✓Yay
"So this is a beautiful pink serum. So I love a colored serum or whatever. I am a sucker for the way their products look."
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Frequently asked.

What is Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum?

A serum with 10% niacinamide and 4% tranexamic acid designed to correct dark spots and brighten the skin.

Is Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 7 of the 8 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum's Guru Score?

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 8 expert reviewers we have collected.

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