Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated August 25, 2026
10% niacinamide + 4% tranexamic acid serum brightens stubborn dark spots; sticky texture.
What the community says
This serum combines high-strength niacinamide with tranexamic acid to fade hyperpigmentation and brighten skin. Suited for those targeting stubborn dark spots, though the sticky, slow-absorbing texture frustrates some users. Skin barrier issues and breakouts are reported, especially on sensitive types.
What this means for you
What people love
- High niacinamide and tranexamic acid combo for fading dark spots and brightening
- Fragrance-free formula works across multiple skin types including sensitive skin
- Often cited as a holy grail or staple for tackling stubborn pigmentation
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts and clogged pores, especially on oily and sensitive skin
- Sticky texture that doesn’t absorb well, leading to discomfort and poor layering
- Too harsh for some users, causing skin barrier damage and irritation
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 114 mentions across 30 threads
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/AsianBeauty and 4 more, summarized.
“tranexamic Anua 10% plus niacinimide”
Positive
“These are the main ones I have stuck with”
Positive
“I really saw a big difference after I introduced the tranexamic”
Positive
“10. Night: tretinoin (retin-a 0.1%), tranexemic (Anua), azelaic (Naturium)”
Positive
“The tranexemic is meant to help with pigmentation/dark spots which I always get after I get a pimple 🥲”
Positive
“my skin ... prone to acne scarring and hyperpigmentation”
Positive
“their 10% niacinamide + 4% TXA serum”
Cautionary
“to spot treat PIE”
Cautionary
“a few weeks later started developing closed comedones around the areas I applied.”
Cautionary
“Anua txa niacinamide serum”
Cautionary
“it’s so sticky and just sits on my skin”
Cautionary
“I really don’t understand the hype”
Cautionary
“A*ua Niacinamide + TXA 10%”
Positive
“Some of these serums helped me fade the dark spots from acne marks faster:”
Positive
“Do you layer/use any of the products together?”
Positive
“I have some melasma and the anua dark spot corrector (10% niamicide 4% txa) has made a huge improvement”
Positive
“for me it’s made a huge difference”
Positive
“I fell for their TikTok/Insta marketing and got their niacinamide serum... It broke me out and destroyed my skin barrier within one use :(”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
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