Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml*2ea
“Dual-active serum with solid ratings; targets uneven tone, but thin Korean review data and sponsored-content bias limit visibility into real texture/fit.”
Across sources: Olive Young 1,489 · Glowpick 40
Best for Those with uneven skin tone or post-blemish marks seeking mid-range actives; possibly oily to normal skin.
View on Olive Young Global ↗ Also on Naver from ₩17,080 · 네이버 ↗Key ingredients
- Niacinamide 10%
- Tranexamic acid 4%
- Arbutin 2%
- 10 HA types
- Ceramides
Full ingredient list (30) · via Glowpick
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin
👍 Pros
- 10% niacinamide + 4% tranexamic acid, a credible combo for tone
- 4.7/5 across 1,489 Olive Young Global reviews signals consistency
- Two 30ml bottles; reasonable cost-per-ml for active serums
- Hyaluronic acid & ceramides marketed to support barrier health
👎 Cons
- Korean blog reviews fragmented; many appear sponsored or promotional
- No firsthand feedback on texture, absorption, or skin-type fit
- Double pack may not suit those testing tolerance first
- $39.89 is mid-range; efficacy vs. price not independently verified
The Gist
Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml*2ea is a two-bottle serum pairing vitamin B3 and tranexamic acid to address uneven skin tone and residual marks. The brand includes hyaluronic acids, panthenol, and ceramides, marketed to deliver hydration without heaviness, though texture and absorption detail are scarce in available reviews.
What Korean reviewers say
Korean blog sources position this as an affordable, performance-focused option for tone evening and minor blemish aftermath, with one noting that expensive products aren’t inherently superior. However, the blog excerpts provided are fragmented and appear promotional rather than detailed personal accounts. No consensus emerges on whether it suits oily versus dry skin, how it feels on application, or what genuine drawbacks exist—a significant gap for serum buyers.
Bottom line
At $39.89 for two bottles, the formula and Olive Young Global rating (4.7/5, 1,489 shoppers) suggest competent performance for tone concerns, but limited and possibly biased Korean review content leaves real-world texture, finish, and skin-type suitability unclear. Worth trying if you tolerate niacinamide and tranexamic acid, and don’t mind committing to a double pack upfront.
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