TXA Niacinamide 15% Serum vs Real Niacinamide Serum — Ingredient Comparison

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TXA Niacinamide 15% Serum

Serum · 40 ingredients · South Korea

TXA Niacinamide 15% Serum is a high-potency Korean serum formulated with 5% Tranexamic Acid and 10% Niacinamide to brighten dark spots, even skin tone, and deeply hydrate. Medicube's highest TXA concentration for dark spot and acne scar care to make healthy skin barrier and complexion.

Fragrance-free

NEOGEN

Real Niacinamide Serum

Serum · 39 ingredients · South Korea

The Real Niacinamide Serum from Neogen is a triple-action niacinamide serum that targets dark spots, evens skin tone, and strengthens the barrier. Blended with ferulic acid and alpha-bisabolol, it brightens, hydrates, and helps reduce redness and signs of premature aging.

Vegan

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Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

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Price

$19.12

$18.88 less

$38

Key ingredients

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Tranexamic Acid

Targets stubborn melasma at its inflammatory root — gentle and well-tolerated.

Alpha Arbutin

A safe, stable brightener without the risks of hydroquinone.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

Glutathione

An antioxidant brightener that supports a more even tone.

L-Ascorbic Acid

A form of vitamin C — an antioxidant that brightens, fades dark spots, and supports collagen.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Alpha Arbutin

A safe, stable brightener without the risks of hydroquinone.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

ZINC PCA

Controls oil and calms blemish-prone skin.

Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant that stabilizes vitamins C and E and roughly doubles their sun defense.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing