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Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml*2ea
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Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml*2ea

“Brightening serum that delivers visible tone-evening for minor discoloration, but tacky finish and limited results on deep scars require realistic expectations.”

4.68 1,531 reviews
$39.89 Olive Young Global

Across sources: Olive Young 1,489 · Glowpick 42

Best for Those with dull or uneven skin tone and mild hyperpigmentation willing to use nightly; less ideal for oily skin or severe scarring.

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Key ingredients

  • Niacinamide 10%
  • Tranexamic acid 4%
  • Arbutin 2%
  • 10 HA types
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

  • Noticeably brightens and evens skin tone within weeks of consistent use
  • Well-tolerated by sensitive skin; some report reduced redness
  • Fast-absorbing, lightweight texture without heaviness
  • Two 30ml bottles provide 2 months of nightly use at this price point

👎 Cons

  • Leaves persistent sticky finish that divides users; may grip makeup but uncomfortable for daytime
  • Limited efficacy on deep or older scarring; works best on mild discoloration
  • Fragrance polarizes users; some found it strong enough to dock ratings

The Gist

The Anua Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Dark Spot Correcting Serum is a mid-weight, fast-absorbing serum marketed as a brightening and hyperpigmentation treatment. It contains niacinamide and tranexamic acid as its active ingredients, plus arbutin and hyaluronic acid blends. The texture absorbs quickly but leaves a noticeable tacky finish that lingers—a trade-off some users appreciate as a primer base, while others find uncomfortable for daytime wear or oily skin.

What Korean reviewers say

Olive Young Global shoppers rate this product 4.7/5 across 1489 reviews, reflecting consistent satisfaction with its brightening effect. Reviewers commonly report visible tone-evening and a more radiant complexion within weeks of nightly use, with results noticeable enough that friends remarked on the change. However, the tacky finish divides users, and while mild post-acne marks and general discoloration fade gradually, deeper scars show only marginal improvement. Sensitive-skin users tolerate it well, though fragrance sensitivity is individual; one reviewer reported dropper extraction issues across both bottles, suggesting occasional quality control variance.

Bottom line

At $39.89 for a two-pack, this serum offers reasonable value for those targeting dull, uneven tone and minor hyperpigmentation over time. It is best suited for consistent nightly use by those comfortable with tackiness and realistic about gradual rather than dramatic results on scarring.

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