
About this product
A lightweight serum containing 3% tranexamic acid, mandelic acid, and salicylic acid designed to address redness, dark spots, and uneven skin texture.
Full ingredients
Aqua, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Mandelic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Guru Score
Mixed
4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
This serum earns strong praise for calming redness and improving skin texture, particularly for post-acne redness and those healing from acne. The 3% tranexamic acid concentration is the therapeutic dose experts look for, and the addition of mandelic acid may help it penetrate deeper into skin. One expert felt the yellow colour and texture did not work well for them and preferred alternatives in the brand's own range for dark spots, though most others found it hydrating, fragrance-free, and well-suited to sensitive skin, especially those who react poorly to niacinamide. Using two to three drops one to two times daily is the suggested approach.
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Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.
Source: DermNet
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.
Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.
Source: DermNet
A lightweight serum containing 3% tranexamic acid, mandelic acid, and salicylic acid designed to address redness, dark spots, and uneven skin texture.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 71%.
Minimalist Tranexamic Acid 3% Serum holds a Guru Score of 71%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.
Minimalist Tranexamic Acid 3% Serum is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
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