
About this product
A lightweight, fragrance-free serum combining niacinamide, glycolic acid, and tranexamic acid to address fine lines, hyperpigmentation, dullness, and uneven skin texture.
Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycolic Acid, Arginine, Tranexamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Cystoseira TamariscIfolia Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ci 16035/Red 40
Guru Score
Yay
3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat they liked
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What the gurus are saying
A balanced blend of glycolic acid, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid earns praise for delivering multiple anti-aging benefits in one lightweight formula. The gurus who reviewed it love how the ingredients work together to target fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and dullness without feeling heavy, and note it pairs well with retinol in a morning or evening routine. The main trade-off is the price, which sits a bit higher than some glycolic acid serums, though the comprehensive ingredient list justifies it for those tackling multiple aging concerns at once.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
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 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 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.
A lightweight, fragrance-free serum combining niacinamide, glycolic acid, and tranexamic acid to address fine lines, hyperpigmentation, dullness, and uneven skin texture.
Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.
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