Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
$45.00
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$45.00
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$56.00
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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum
$45.00
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$45.00
Regular price
$56.00
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For Dark Spots For Pigmentation AM + PM Daily Fragrance-Free Sensitive-Safe
The patches across your cheeks and upper lip that showed up in pregnancy and never fully left? That's melasma — the mask — and it's hormonal, which is why concealer doesn't fix it and scrubbing makes it worse.
Niacinamide 10% + Tranexamic Acid 4% is the pairing that fades it at the source, over weeks. One serum. Four minutes. Not a ten-step routine. For the skin that changed when you became a mum.
The Alina Promise
Tried serums that didn't work? Try this for 30 days. If your skin isn't responding, email me. Refund or swap, no return needed.
I know what it's like to spend $150 on a serum that does nothing. No restocking fee, no "did you use it for 90 days?" interrogation. If this isn't your serum, I'd rather refund you and match you with one that is.
Email hello@alinabeauty.com.au — I personally reply within 24 hours.
— Edwina, founder
"I tested twelve dark spot serums on my own post-acne marks before I stocked this one. The 10% niacinamide and 4% tranexamic acid combination is the most-studied pairing for fading pigmentation — and Anua does it without irritating sensitive skin. This is the bottle I now keep two of."
— Edwina, Founder
Benefits
Built for Australian sun damage
The UV here is 10× stronger than Europe. The brown patches, freckle darkening, and uneven tone you're seeing didn't appear overnight — they're cumulative. Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% is the most clinically-studied combination for unwinding that damage.
Two minutes, twice a day. That's it.
No 12-step Korean routine. Apply after toner, layer your moisturiser on top, done. Works in the time you have between the school run and getting out the door.
Won't break the sensitive skin you've earned
No retinoids, no acids, no fragrance. If past vitamin C serums turned your cheeks red, or you abandoned a derm-prescribed retinoid because it burned, this is the gentle alternative that still works.
Fades the marks you can't cover with makeup
Post-acne marks, melasma after pregnancy, sun spots from years at the beach — tranexamic acid works at the source where surface exfoliants can't. Visible fading in 4–6 weeks, significant change at 8–12.
One serum that earns its space on the shelf
Lightweight, non-sticky, layers under SPF and makeup without pilling. Replaces three products from your old routine, not adds to them.
What's in this bottle
The brightener
Niacinamide 10%
A form of Vitamin B3. Blocks melanin from transferring to skin cells — meaning new dark spots stop forming, and existing ones fade. 10% is the clinical sweet spot: high enough to work, low enough not to flush sensitive skin (the way 20%+ versions do).
The pigmentation fader
Tranexamic Acid 4%
Originally a prescription drug for melasma — now topically formulated by Korean labs. It interrupts the inflammation pathway that triggers pigmentation in the first place. Why melasma and post-acne marks respond to it when AHAs and exfoliants don't: it works at the cellular signal, not just the skin surface.
The soother
Korean Licorice Root Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra. Contains glabridin, which inhibits the enzyme that produces melanin. Adds a third brightening mechanism to the niacinamide-TXA pairing while also calming inflammation — important if your dark spots come from acne or sensitivity, not just sun.
Why this over a Western dark spot serum
Same actives. Higher concentrations. A third of the price.
How to use it
Slots in between your toner and moisturiser. Layer freely with other serums.
Step 1
Wash and tone
After your cleanser and toner, your skin should be damp — that helps the serum absorb evenly.
Step 2
2-3 drops, face and neck
Press into skin. Don't rub. Wait 30 seconds for absorption before the next layer.
Step 3
Moisturise + SPF (AM)
Follow with your moisturiser. In the morning, finish with SPF 30+ — non-negotiable while your skin is fading dark spots.
Questions answered
Will this work on my sensitive skin? Past vitamin C burned me.
Yes — this is exactly the serum for skin that reacts to vitamin C and AHAs. Niacinamide and tranexamic acid are two of the few brightening ingredients that don't compromise the barrier. No retinoids, no acids, no fragrance. If you've been burned (literally) by Western brightening serums before, this is the gentle Korean alternative that still gets the job done.
How long until I actually see my dark spots fade?
Texture improves in 1–2 weeks — skin feels smoother, more hydrated. Visible fading of post-acne marks: 4–6 weeks. Deeper sun damage and stubborn melasma: 8–12 weeks. Stay consistent. Pigmentation responds to consistency, not intensity. Most people quit at week 4 right before the change becomes obvious. Don't be most people.
Does this work on pregnancy melasma?
This is what tranexamic acid was originally prescribed for. It's the active that interrupts the hormonal pathway behind melasma — including the post-pregnancy variety. Pair with daily SPF for best results. If you're currently pregnant or breastfeeding, run any new skincare past your GP first.
Can I use it with my retinol or AHA?
Yes, but space them out. This serum AM. Your retinol or exfoliant PM. Or alternate nights. Stacking niacinamide on top of retinol in the same minute can cause flushing in sensitive skin. Two separate moments works better.
Do I really have to wear SPF every day with this?
Honestly, yes — in Australia more than most places. Trying to fade pigmentation without daily SPF is like emptying a bath with the tap still running. The serum works hardest when sun damage isn't compounding underneath. SPF 30+ daily. Even in winter. Even on the school run.
Why is this $45 when Western dark spot serums are $150+?
Two reasons. Korean K-beauty brands invest in formula development, not celebrity endorsements. You're paying for the actives, not the ad spend. Second — we stock in Australia in volume, so you skip the import markup and customs delay. Same clinical-grade ingredients, no markup for the marketing.
What if it doesn't work for me?
Use it consistently for 30 days. If you're not seeing changes, email hello@alinabeauty.com.au and tell me. I'll either swap it for something better suited to your skin, or refund you in full. No quiz, no hoops.
How long does one bottle last?
The 30ml bottle is about 6–8 weeks of twice-daily use at 2–3 drops per application. Daily use only (AM or PM): about 10–12 weeks. We recommend the AM+PM routine for pigmentation — consistency beats intensity.
Why now
Ships from Sydney in 1-3 days. Not from Korea in 21.
Stocked in Australia means you start fading those spots this week — not three weeks from now while you wait at customs. AusPost tracked delivery, GST already paid, no surprise customs invoices.
Here's what comes with your order
Every order, no exceptions, no upsell.
- Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum (30ml) $45.00
- Free shipping (orders over $59) FREE
- 30-day swap-or-refund INCLUDED
- Personal product matching via email with Edwina INCLUDED
- 1% donated to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia EVERY ORDER
Key details
Key ingredients: Niacinamide 10%, Tranexamic Acid 4%, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Best for: Sun damage, melasma, post-acne marks, uneven tone — including sensitive skin
Size: 30ml
Ships from: Sydney, Australia — 1–3 business days
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