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Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum.

About this product

A lightweight facial serum from Naturium built around tranexamic acid, with kojic acid, niacinamide and licorice root, designed to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Allantoin, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Squalane, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Triheptanoin, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/​Butanediol Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Sorbitol, Ethylcellulose, Lecithin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate

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Guru Score

85%

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6 experts · Moderate agreement
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Broad expert consensus

What the gurus are saying

Tranexamic acid is the headline, but the supporting cast keeps coming up: kojic acid, niacinamide and licorice root also go after dark spots, all in a serum so light it feels almost like an essence. Reviewers call it an affordable, layer-friendly way to add tranexamic acid, and say it works morning and night. A suggested start is one to two pumps on a dry face.
Synthesized from 6 expert reviews · most recent take January 2025

What they liked

  • Lightweight texture layers well
  • Multiple brightening actives
  • Very affordable

What they flagged

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

    Type

    Key actives

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    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

    “The real point of topical tranexamic acid is to help with unnecessary pigment formation.”

    Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 9:11

    What the gurus are saying.

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    ✓Yay
    "For tranexamic acid, you want to look for something in a 5% concentration to really get maximum results, and the Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum is honestly the best out there. [...] There are a couple of different ones, but you want the one in the yellow packaging, because that's the right 5% [...] strength to give you the very best results. You don't need to stress over how to layer and pair these. Just use them [...] in the serum stage of your skincare routine."
    All 4 takes from Mad About Skin
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    "For tranexamic acid, you want to look for something in a 5% concentration to really get maximum results, and the Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum is honestly the best out there. [...] There are a couple of different ones, but you want the one in the yellow packaging, because that's the right 5% [...] strength to give you the very best results. You don't need to stress over how to layer and pair these. Just use them [...] in the serum stage of your skincare routine."
    FADE DARK SPOTS FAST - Worlds Best Hyperpigmentation Skincare (3 Year Update)
    "For tranexamic acid, I reach for the Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum. This is a great option. It's super affordable and has that great concentration of tranexamic acid, and it pairs well with azelaic acid, so well that it's the only one I'm going to recommend, because it's the only one I use and it just works for me every single day. But yes, use your azelaic acid and your tranexamic acid together in your skincare routine, morning and evening, for next level hyperpigmentation fading."
    ULTIMATE HYPERPIGMENTATION ROUTINE - 80% Dark Spot Reduction
    "The Naturium tranexamic acid serum is a great dupe, and I'll link it. If you can't get the Superdrug one, go for the Naturium one. It works just as well. I personally love the price point of this."
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    "For tranexamic acid I love the one by Naturium, my favorite. Look for something in 2 to 4%, it prevents future discoloration and corrects existing hyperpigmentation and is super gentle."
    ✓Yay
    "Another great option here is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum. It's a 5% topical tranexamic acid, and it also contains kojic acid, niacinamide, and licorice root."
    ✓Yay
    "I recommend the Naturium Multibright Serum, the 5% Multibright Serum by Naturium is a product that I swear by because I have countless, at least 50 of my clients who have used this product and have seen great results. This has kojic acid, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, licorice extract, it has some fabulous ingredients. You're going to use a little bit of this, one to two pumps, apply it all over your dry face."
    All 2 takes from Nipun Kapur
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    "The Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum is also very good."
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    "I recommend the Naturium Multibright Serum, the 5% Multibright Serum by Naturium is a product that I swear by because I have countless, at least 50 of my clients who have used this product and have seen great results. This has kojic acid, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, licorice extract, it has some fabulous ingredients. You're going to use a little bit of this, one to two pumps, apply it all over your dry face."
    ✓Yay
    "I definitely think this would be a great bank for your buck, it's also very inexpensive so anyone can really get their hands on this one. I really like Naturium as a brand, I think they're always exploring and trying different things."
    ✓Yay
    "This is also quite a lightweight serum, and not only does it have tranexamic acid which helps fight hyperpigmentation, but it has other pigmentation fighters in it as well like kojic acid and licorice root extract and niacinamide, so it's a great serum for people who are looking for something that's easy to layer in their routine and has multiple pigment fighters."
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    All 3 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis
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    "This is also quite a lightweight serum, and not only does it have tranexamic acid which helps fight hyperpigmentation, but it has other pigmentation fighters in it as well like kojic acid and licorice root extract and niacinamide, so it's a great serum for people who are looking for something that's easy to layer in their routine and has multiple pigment fighters."
    Dermatologist’s Best Skincare Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation (Melasma, Dark Spots, & More)
    "I particularly like the Naturium Multibright Tranexamic Acid Serum. This does not just have tranexamic acid but a couple other pigment fighters in there as well. It's just a really beautiful texture and it layers well with other products, and I think it's a very affordable way to bring topical tranexamic acid into a hyperpigmentation routine."
    My Nighttime Skincare Routine for Clogged Pores & Melasma (Pregnancy Approved!) | Dr. Sam Ellis
    "The real point of topical tranexamic acid is to help with unnecessary pigment formation. [...] I was like you know I'm not really struggling with pigment I don't really have a place for this in my routine, but coming into pregnancy I'm like yes please give me all the help I can with pigment. [...] The other things in here like the kojic acid and the licorice root and the niacinamide have all been shown to help with pigment as well."
    ✓Yay
    "I can use it morning and night. It's a really, really light serum. It almost feels like an essence, so it's just very hydrating for the skin. And going back to those well-rounded formulations, there are other ingredients too: there's tranexamic acid, there is kojic acid in here, which is also another one of those ingredients I should have mentioned earlier, niacinamide, and licorice root, all in this one product."
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    What the evidence says.

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

    Tranexamic acid

    Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.

    Source: DermNet

    Humectants and emollients

    Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

    Source: DermNet

    Frequently asked.

    What is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum?

    A lightweight facial serum from Naturium built around tranexamic acid, with kojic acid, niacinamide and licorice root, designed to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone.

    Is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum worth it?

    Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

    What is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum's Guru Score?

    Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 expert reviewers we have collected. It is also Guru Certified, our mark for products that hold broad approval across many expert reviewers.

    What is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum good for, according to the experts?

    In their reviews, experts say Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (2 experts).

    Is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum good for dark spots and post-acne marks?

    2 experts who reviewed Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum say it is. Dr. Sam Ellis put it this way: “The real point of topical tranexamic acid is to help with unnecessary pigment formation.”

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