Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated August 18, 2026
10% niacinamide plus 4% TXA for brightening and fading dark spots; sticky texture.
What the community says
This serum packs niacinamide and tranexamic acid targeting hyperpigmentation and dullness. It suits those aiming to brighten skin but can irritate sensitive types or clog pores. Users note its sticky feel and varied absorption; patience required for results.
What this means for you
What people love
- Strong combo of 10% niacinamide and 4% tranexamic acid
- Recognized for brightening and fading stubborn dark spots
- Fragrance-free and includes hydrating hyaluronic acid
Watch out for
- Sticky texture and poor absorption reported by some
- Can cause breakouts, especially in acne-prone skin
- High niacinamide concentration may irritate sensitive or dry skin
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 111 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
“Some of these serums helped me fade the dark spots from acne marks faster:”
Positive
“A*ua Niacinamide + TXA 10%”
Positive
“Curious, what was your routine for each serum?”
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
“I haven't tried anything from Anua.”
Mentioned
“Love both of these products!”
Mentioned
“And I use that Anua serum a couple times a week, it’s a staple for me :)”
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