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Tranexamic Acid Serum.

The Ordinary Tranexamic Acid Serum
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About this product

A lightweight serum containing tranexamic acid designed to help reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration.

Guru Score

82%

Yay

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

What they liked

  • Safe to start with for tranexamic acid
  • Works well alongside other actives

What they flagged

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

    What the gurus are saying

    Tranexamic acid in this serum is safe to use and a solid entry point if you're new to the ingredient. Gurus recommend it as a straightforward way to start working with tranexamic acid, and it pairs well with other products in both brands' ranges.
    Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take September 2025

    Type

    Serums

    Where to buy

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    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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    Dr. Vanita Rattan
    Dr. Vanita Rattan
    1.23M subs
    ✓Yay
    "If you want to start off with tranexemic acid, you can use it with the ordinary with the inky list."
    Nipun Kapur
    Nipun Kapur
    409k subs
    ✓Yay
    "Tranexamic Acid Serum, which you can find in Inkey List and The Ordinary, is completely safe."
    Translated from the guru's original language.

    Frequently asked.

    What is The Ordinary Tranexamic Acid Serum?

    A lightweight serum containing tranexamic acid designed to help reduce the appearance of dark spots and discoloration.

    Is The Ordinary Tranexamic Acid Serum worth it?

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

    What is The Ordinary Tranexamic Acid Serum's Guru Score?

    The Ordinary Tranexamic Acid 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.

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