Tone and brightness
Tranexamic acid
Tranexamic acid, a lab-made brightener for a clearer, more even-looking tone.
- Conditions skin
- What it is
- A brightening active based on an amino acid, made in the lab for skincare.
- What it does
- Used in serums, pads, sunscreens and masks for dark spots and uneven tone; a mainstay of Korean brightening lines, often with niacinamide.
- How often
- Morning and evening in the daily serums and creams; pads, masks, ampoules and sun care follow each product's directions.
Pairs with
Ingredients that sit well beside tranexamic acid in a routine.
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