Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
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Allies of Skin's Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum is a reliable option for melasma flare-ups, according to celebrity makeup artist Ali Andreea, who credits it with visible results during a summer in Italy. She calls it a staple she's never out of, noting it's easier to source in her region. The praise is consistent but comes from a single source, so broader consensus is absent.
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Positive
- “This has changed my skin in such a short period of time”5:34–5:41
- “Once in a blue moon, you find something new that actually does something different to make your skin look noticeably better, that's what these are doing”5:44–5:50
- “There is nothing frilly about these serums. They're not scented, which I personally love”6:07–6:11
- “They're just ingredient-driven, performance-driven skincare products that work”6:17–6:22
- “I thought this was more of an exfoliating one, but upon closer research, this is really just targeting brightness and evening the skin tone out”6:26–6:31
- “When I tell you that this worked literally by the second day, I woke up in the morning and I could feel that my skin was softer”6:41–6:49
- “I kept using these every single night and morning, and pretty quickly, I started noticing that my skin was just looking more balanced and feeling more balanced”7:08–7:15
- “This is one of the hottest skincare items that I have tried in forever”7:19–7:26
- Source: 10 Beauty Products I'd Buy Again and Again - Jun 8, 2026
- “I'm never out of this serum”8:52–8:56
- “I've seen results last year when I was in Italy and I had my melasma just flared up, and I've seen that this was one of the things that really helped me”9:08–9:18
- “This is easier for me to get here”
- “I truly truly like this brand. I generally like it”10:09–10:13
- Source: My full haircare routine and journey - Feb 15, 2026
Mixed / Negative
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.8 / 5 from 2 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
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- Type
- facial serum
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- Key ingredients
- Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Diacetyl Boldine, Licorice Root Extract, Red Algae Extract, Pea Complex, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Panthenol, Tocopherol
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