Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid visibly clears stubborn dark spots and calms persistent redness while improving overall skin tone. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well and typically comes in lightweight serums. Because of its gentle nature, it layers easily into any existing daily routine.
This page shows tranexamic acid products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular tranexamic acid products
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Good Molecules
Discoloration Correcting Serum
€26.00
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
- Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
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SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense Serum
€122.80
- Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum
Tranexamic acid serums
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Good Molecules
Discoloration Correcting Serum
€26.00
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
- Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
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SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense Serum
€122.80
- Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Serum
- Curology Dark Spot Serum
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The INKEY List
Tranexamic Acid Serum
€12.00
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celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum
€12.30
- SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment
What reviewers say about popular tranexamic acid products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular tranexamic acid product on Lovi.
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum Lightweight texture ★4.3 · 3.6k+ reviews
- Affordable price
- Improves skin texture
- “feels super lightweight on contact”
Topicals Faded Serum Unpleasant smell ★4.4 · 3.0k+ reviews
Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum Brightens complexion ★4.6 · 100+ reviews
- Improves texture
- Lightweight formula
- “brighter skin”
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum Brightens skin ★4.6 · 2.5k+ reviews
- Sticky finish
- Hydrating
- “Gives my skin a beautiful, healthy glow.”
NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% Brightens skin tone ★4.3 · 600+ reviews
- Lightweight texture
- Caused breakouts
- “Skin looks so bright”
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule Lightweight, fast absorbing ★4.6 · 5.0k+ reviews
- Generous size, value
- Soothing and gentle
- “feels like thick water”
What people say about Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
Other tranexamic acid products
- Dermalogica Liquid Peelfoliant
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StriVectin
Daily Reveal Exfoliating Pads
€38.90
- Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA
- Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint for Dark Spots
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Clé de Peau Beauté
Intensive Brightening Mask
€656.11
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Hada Labo
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
€19.95
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Hada Labo
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
€19.95
- Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion
- Clé de Peau Beauté Hydro-Softening Lotion
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Cream
€20.90
- IPSA Time Reset Aqua
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen
€14.50
Tranexamic acid for dry skin
- IPSA Time Reset Aqua
- Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule
€20.66
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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Hada Labo
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
€19.95
- numbuzin 5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
- Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion
- Clé de Peau Beauté Hydro-Softening Lotion
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
Tranexamic acid for oily skin
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule
€20.66
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
- Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
€19.76
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
- numbuzin 5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
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SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense Serum
€122.80
- IPSA Time Reset Aqua
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Cream
€20.90
Tranexamic acid for combination skin
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule
€20.66
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
- Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
€19.76
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
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SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense Serum
€122.80
- Sesderma Azelac RU Liposomal Serum
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Hada Labo
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
€19.95
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Vichy
Liftactiv Specialist B3 Serum
€34.95
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
Tranexamic acid for sensitive skin
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense Serum
€122.80
- IPSA Time Reset Aqua
- Clé de Peau Beauté Hydro-Softening Lotion
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
- Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment
- Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel
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Clé de Peau Beauté
Intensive Brightening Mask
€656.11
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Hada Labo
Premium Whitening Lotion (Light)
€19.95
- numbuzin 5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
- Curology Dark Spot Serum
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
Tranexamic acid for acne-prone skin
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
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Topicals
Faded Serum
€8.99
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Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€18.70
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Spot Correcting & Firming Ampoule
€20.66
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
€15.99
- NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%
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SkinCeuticals
Discoloration Defense Serum
€122.80
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Sesderma
Azelac RU Serum
€35.16
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celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Serum
€12.30
- Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Gel
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MISSHA
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
€19.76
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Hada Labo
Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
€19.95
Questions and answers
What does tranexamic acid do for the skin?
Tranexamic acid helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone related to melasma and sun damage. It may also help improve redness and inflammation when applied regularly.
How do you use tranexamic acid?
You may use topical tranexamic acid twice daily as a facial serum to help reduce hyperpigmentation and inflammation in sun-damaged skin. It is also applied topically after professional treatments like microneedling or laser therapy to help improve melasma.
Should you use tranexamic acid in the morning or at night?
You may use tranexamic acid twice daily. A facial serum with a tranexamic acid derivative significantly reduced melanin and redness after eight weeks of twice-daily application.
Can you use tranexamic acid every day?
Yes, you can use topical tranexamic acid twice daily as a facial serum to help improve hyperpigmentation and sun-damaged skin over several weeks. It may also be applied regularly after microneedling or laser treatments to help reduce melasma severity.
Does tranexamic acid cause purging or irritation?
Topical tranexamic acid may cause redness and sensitivity during recovery when combined with laser treatments. It is unlikely to cause purging.
Which skin types is tranexamic acid best for?
Tranexamic acid works for all skin types, with Lovi rating products differently depending on your skin's needs. For example, dry and sensitive skin types see a superior fit with products like NATURIUM Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% and IPSA Time Reset Aqua. Oily and acne-prone skin types achieve a superior fit with products like Topicals Faded Serum and Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum.
Research on tranexamic acid
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