Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Corrector Serum
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Anua's Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Corrector Serum is a lightweight, watery formula that absorbs quickly and is praised by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Danny Guo and Dr. Jenny Liu for brightening dark spots and evening skin tone. Several creators note it suits most skin types and is fragrance-free, but Val Foché reports irritation and red bumps from the high niacinamide concentration, advising those with sensitive skin to skip it.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “Speaking of niacinamide and TXA, you know I love this product from Anua”0:32–0:35
- “I talked about this product multiple times throughout the year, and I haven't changed my mind”0:34–0:39
- Source: 8 K-Beauty Products I've Tried in 2025 and Liked - Oct 22, 2025
- “This is such a good product for the price”8:09–8:14
- “It contains 10% niacinamide, 4% tranexamic acid as well as 2% alpha arbutin”8:14–8:21
- “They're at a good level that they're very effective, but at the same time they're gentle enough ingredients not to cause or they shouldn't cause irritation”8:24–8:30
- “The pink color is not a synthetic pink cuz it actually contains B12 extract as well which would give it the pink coloring”8:36–8:41
- “It's a clean, it's a natural formula, and it's all well-studied and it's a really good product for the price”8:44–8:50
- “Quite a few people I know use this”8:51–8:55
- “This bottle actually belongs to our in-house cosmetic scientist and she loves it”8:53–8:58
- “I've heard nothing but good things about it”9:00–9:05
- Source: Korean skincare viral products deep dive - May 14, 2026
- “A beautiful spot corrector for acne marks and post-inflammatory adidma”2:58–3:05
- “Nioinomide regulates oil production and pigment transfer and tranexamic acid to target stubborn marks and melasma”3:05–3:10
- “It's watery, light and absorbs fast. That means no pore clogging, no sweating”3:14–3:19
- Source: Dermatologist recommends best Korean skincare for glass skin - Nov 12, 2025
- “This is a serum that's actually really pretty. It's got this dark pink color that helps to brighten the skin, improving dark spots and even skin tone”5:35–5:41
- “This is a very gentle product that is low risk”5:53–6:00
- “It's also fragrance-free, so overall I do feel that this product is suitable for all skin types”5:23–5:27
- “It's pretty gentle and so it's really suitable for all skin types, whether it's post-acne marks or dark spots from eczema or again melasma”6:40–6:45
- “I personally have used this product. I really enjoy using it, so definitely is a viral product that I stand behind that I recommend as well”
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
- “This has the highest concentration of niacinamide at 10% along with 4% tranexamic acid and centella extract”0:05–0:10
- “It's both brightening and soothing”0:10–0:14
- “Generally, this is fine for most skin types, but if your skin is sensitive to a higher percentage of niacinamide, you might want to skip this one”0:13–0:17
- “Texture is moisturizing, but it's just a little tacky, so it might be best for normal to dry skin”0:19–0:23
- Source: Comparing popular Korean dark spot serums - Apr 16, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
- “In a serum wise, this one does pretty damn good job because it's not just like a water. It just makes your skin more hydrated inside, too”5:34–5:41
- “I would say I won't repurchase it, but they do their job, so it's okay”5:47–5:53
- Source: K-Beauty Best-Sellers vs Underdogs: Results Humbled Me - Apr 4, 2026
- “This serum is meant to brighten your skin, refine your pores, help fade acne scars and pigmentation”20:06–20:13
- “It's got 10% niacinamide, 4% txa which is their ingredient to reduce hyperpigmentation”20:19–20:23
- “People say this really works well on acne prone skin”20:23–20:26
- “It's a watery, lightweight serum that's quickly absorbed”20:34–20:37
- “For me, I didn't think it was anything too special, but keep in mind I don't have a lot of pigmentation or acne scars”20:38–20:40
- “I feel like this gives me just an overall nice sort of even skin tone”20:45–20:45
- “I do have a lot of like, brown spots underneath the layers, so I'm hoping that this will keep it at bay. So far, I think it's doing a good job”20:49–20:51
- “I personally don't think I would repurchase it just because I don't think it's life changing for my skin type”20:59–21:02
- Source: Viral beauty products: worth the hype or total fail? - Nov 5, 2025
- “I absolutely hated it, but it's my problem, I guess”10:00–10:05
- “My skin immediately gets irritated when the percentage of niacinamide is higher”10:03–10:09
- “This serum gave me little red bumps all over my face”10:11–10:18
- “If your skin loves 10% niacinamide, go for it”10:11–10:17
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 3.5 / 5 from 7 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Acne (3) · Hyperpigmentation (3) · Dullness (2)
- Features
- Fragrance-free (1) · Non-comedogenic (1) · Soothing (3) · Lightweight (2) · Fast-absorbing (2)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (1)
- ⚠ can feel sticky (1)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- facial serum
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Betaine Salicylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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