- “A really great affordable tranexamic acid serum is from the brand Minimalist. It's a great option free of fragrance and it also has salicylic acid which may help smooth the skin surface”
- Source: Best skincare for redness from rosacea - Jul 17, 2024
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Niacinamide 10%-Tranexamic Acid Serum"A really great affordable tranexamic acid serum is from the brand Minimalist. It's a great option free of fragrance and it also has salicylic acid which may help smooth the skin surface."-
Vitamin C Serum"It doesn't irritate."-Multi-Peptides 10%-Tranexamic 03% Face Serum-Hyaluronic + PGA 02% Face Serum-Alpha Arbutin 02% Face Serum-
Vitamin C Serum"It doesn't irritate."-Multi-Peptides 10%-Tranexamic 03% Face Serum-Hyaluronic + PGA 02% Face Serum-Alpha Arbutin 02% Face Serum-Browse More
- “It doesn't irritate”
- “I actually really love this for brightening”2:31–2:34
- “I don't like the fact that it's in this packaging”2:45–2:48
- “I can't vouch for how effective the vitamin C is going to be”3:22–3:22
- “It is a navesafe product”3:24–3:26
- “I like the form of vitamin C that's been used”3:26–3:26
- “I do like the fact they've used gluconolactone”3:28–3:28
- “You should not be using this in the mornings and certainly not daily either”3:30–3:32
- Source: Best & worst brightening vitamin c serums on Nykaa - Sep 15, 2025
Brand note
Minimalist is a straightforward, ingredient-focused Indian skincare brand that creators — particularly dermatologists — tend to recommend for specific concerns rather than as a full routine. The formulas are generally fragrance-free and anti-inflammatory, which makes them a solid option for acne-prone or sensitive skin. The Salicylic Acid Face Wash gets consistent approval for its gentle but effective formula, though the brand's packaging and formulation choices (like the vitamin C serum's questionable efficacy and packaging) sometimes draw hesitation even from fans.