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Exaglow S10 Serum.

Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum
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About this product

A lightweight serum combining tranexamic acid, lactic acid, licorice root extract, and vitamin C derivative designed to address hyperpigmentation and brighten skin.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

82%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Lightweight texture, layers well
  • Fragrance-free
  • Quick visible results

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This serum earns consistent praise for fast visible brightening, especially on stubborn hyperpigmentation and uneven tone. The lightweight texture makes it easy to layer, and the fragrance-free formula with multiple brightening actives (tranexamic acid, licorice, and lactic acid) means it works without irritation, even for those with sensitive skin or already using other treatments.
    Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2024

    What the gurus are saying.

    Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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    Yay
    "If you want a fragrance-free tranexamic acid then the Exaq Glow Serum by Facetheory is phenomenal, absolutely love this. It has multiple different brightening ingredients."
    All 6 takes from Mad About Skin
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    "Because inflammation is the number one trigger for hyperpigmentation, this works in two ways: it eradicates pigment that's already formed but also prevents future pigment being created. So over time you get a more even skin tone. I love the packaging, I love the coloration, and I'll use this once a day for best results. I find zero irritation but a really really quick turnaround in terms of results."
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    "I absolutely love the Facetheory Extra Glow Serum. It's a bit pricey, but I do love this serum. It's got a better ingredient profile than the Boots Tranexamic Acid Serum."
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    "I adore the Extra Glow Serum because it's got licorice in here which is like nature's natural brightening agent, really gets to grips with any existing pigmentation and eradicates it quicker. You've got tranexamic acid in here and you've got vitamin C all together, this is really going to pack a punch when it comes to fading hyperpigmentation that's already accumulated in the skin. It's also got some calming and soothing ingredients including that tranexamic acid that's anti-inflammatory, which means over time with consistent use you're gonna produce far less pigment than you otherwise would. So you're eradicating it quicker and not replacing it at the same rate, meaning in about three months you'll have a much more even skin tone and complexion. I know everybody that's tried this has sung its praises and said just how wonderful it is. Because I tend to use this once a day you'll get about two months worth of use out of each bottle and it retails for about 25 pounds, so it's not as affordable as the bubble one but definitely when you think that this is replacing two or three standalone serums in your routine, definitely definitely a budget friendly option."
    5 BEST BRIGHTENING SERUMS - Glowing Skin Guaranteed
    "I've been recommending this for years. I love it. This is just that beautiful blend of different pigment correctors, glow-enhancing, boosting ingredients, and it delivers so, so, so well. This is a serum where I'd say it's mid-strength. You can use it every single day, and the potent ingredient blending here really will help get on top of hyperpigmentation, give you more even skin tone, and glow up your skin. The real success of all these serums is their multi-active approach. This Face Theory one is an original and a best. It actually has tranexamic acid in as its key ingredient, which is phenomenal. It reduces inflammation in the skin, great for fighting hyperpigmentation, but also over time it'll give you a boost to luminosity. It's also got some potent pigment correctors alongside that."
    AGE IN REVERSE - Best Anti Aging Skincare Ingredients 2024
    "If you want a fragrance-free tranexamic acid then the Exaq Glow Serum by Facetheory is phenomenal, absolutely love this. It has multiple different brightening ingredients."
    Top 10 BLACK FRIDAY SKINCARE DEALS 2023 (Save Up to 50%)
    "Their Exo Glow Serum is packed full of tranexamic acid so if you have really stubborn hyperpigmentation you just can't shift, buy that Lumelia Serum with the AIC acid, buy that Exo Glow with the tranexamic acid, use them together morning and evening and trust me within a month your skin will be glowing, it'll be luminous and you'll have a lot less hyperpigmentation."
    Yay
    "The Face Theory Exaglow S10 Serum combines Tranexamic Acid, Lactic Acid, Licorice Root Extract and a Vitamin C derivative. It has a really nice, lightweight texture, so great for layering."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Vitamin C

    Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

    Source: DermNet

    Niacinamide

    Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

    Source: DermNet

    Alpha hydroxy acids

    Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

    Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

    Frequently asked.

    What is Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum?

    A lightweight serum combining tranexamic acid, lactic acid, licorice root extract, and vitamin C derivative designed to address hyperpigmentation and brighten skin.

    Is Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum worth it?

    Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.

    What is Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum's Guru Score?

    Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum best for?

    Facetheory Exaglow S10 Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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