1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Anua
Kpop Demon Hunters Niacinamide 10 TXA 3 Serum
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Anua
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Take the skin testAnua KPop Demon Hunters Niacinamide 10 TXA 3 Serum helps visibly brighten, hydrate, and even out skin tone for a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion. Inspired by the world of KPop Demon Hunters, this special edition brings fan-favorite style to one of Anua’s most-loved brightening serums. Powered by niacinamide, tranexamic acid, arbutin, multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and Centella Asiatica, it helps fade the look of dark spots, boost hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and leave skin looking clear, fresh, and healthy without feeling heavy.
Kpop Demon Hunters Niacinamide 10 TXA 3 Serum is a lightweight serum from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration, soothing and brightening and tone. The ingredient list runs to 53 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Methylpropanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Beta-glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract.
Brightening: High. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin and Alpha-arbutin.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP and Madecassoside.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 53 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potentilla Anserina Extract is an extract of the herb of the Silver Weed, Potentilla anserina L., Rosaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Artichoke, Cynara scolymus L., Compositae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the fermentation product of Lactococcus
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract is an extract of the tubers of the Nutgran, Cyperus rotundus L., Cyperaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate is the ester of dimethylsilanol and hyaluronic acid.
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, compd. with dimethylsilanediol
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sucrose distearate
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
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WATER, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, TRANEXAMIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ARBUTIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CARBOMER, POTENTILLA ANSERINA EXTRACT, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, ADENOSINE, TROMETHAMINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT, CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER, DISODIUM EDTA, ALPHA-ARBUTIN, CYANOCOBALAMIN, LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CYPERUS ROTUNDUS ROOT EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPANEDIOL, DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.
Apply an appropriate amount to clean skin. Gently spread the serum evenly over the face. Pat lightly until fully absorbed. Follow with your moisturizer if desired. Use morning and/or evening as part of your skincare routine.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sucrose Distearate, Saccharomyces Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Arbutin, Alpha-arbutin, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 53 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.
Anua, a brand based in Korea.
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