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Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%.

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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About this product

A serum formulated with 5% tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and licorice root to address hyperpigmentation and melasma.

Guru Score

84%

Approved

4 experts · Moderate agreement
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What they liked

  • Lightweight, essence-like texture
  • Clinically effective 5% concentration

What they flagged

  • Can be drying when layered with other actives

What the gurus are saying

This serum combines a clinically effective 5% concentration of tranexamic acid with kojic acid, niacinamide, and licorice root to address hyperpigmentation and melasma from multiple angles. Its lightweight, essence-like texture earns praise for integrating easily into most routines without irritation and working well for morning and evening use. Anyone seeking consolidated pigmentation support in a single product finds it straightforward to layer in.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take January 2025

What the gurus are saying.

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"The Naturium Tranexamic Acid 5% is honestly the best out there. It's super smooth on the skin and [...] because of the quality formulation you won't get too much prickling or irritation, which I think is really important if you're going to pair it alongside another potent active. [...] You're going to want to look for something in a 5% concentration to really get maximum results, and [...] this is the one in the yellow pump [...] that you want because this is the right 5% [...] strength to give you the very best results. [...] I personally use it morning and evening because for me I think that gives the very best results. [...] If you're new to [...] tranexamic acid, I would start gently and gradually work your way up. Use it just once a day for the first month to allow your skin to become accustomed to the active, and then when your skin can tolerate it, [...] you can move to twice daily which is where you're going to see those next level results."
Approved
"I have two recommendations for you: number one, the 5% tranexamic acid by Naturium. Twice a week your routine is going to look something like this: double cleanse, tranexamic acid, kojic acid cream, and then [...] a moisturizer on top because these products can be severely drying. [...] The combination of tranexamic acid and kojic acid is fabulous, but this combo is a bit drying, so you'll use it twice a week."
Approved
"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 2 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis
Dermatologist's Morning Skincare Routine for Melasma & Hyperpigmentation! | Dr. Sam Ellis
"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."
My Nighttime Skincare Routine for Clogged Pores & Melasma (Pregnancy Approved!) | Dr. Sam Ellis
"I'm going to be using the Naturium tranexamic topical acid five percent, which also has kojic acid, niacinamide, and licorice root. 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."
Approved
"Five percent tranexamic acid is a clinically effective percentage of tranexamic acid so you'll really see a big difference in your hyperpigmentation and your melasma. It goes really well with all of your other skincare ingredients, it doesn't cause any irritation for my skin, and I can use it actually morning and night. It's a really really light serum, it almost feels like it's an essence, so it's just very hydrating for the skin. There are other ingredients in here as well: there's kojic acid which is another one of those ingredients for hyperpigmentation, niacinamide, and then licorice root as well in this one product."
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Frequently asked.

What is Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%?

A serum formulated with 5% tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and licorice root to address hyperpigmentation and melasma.

Is Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% worth it?

Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%'s Guru Score?

Naturium Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.

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