Anua Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad

Anua

Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
84%
Oily
84%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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This gentle formula combines niacinamide, TXA, and Pink Vitamin B12 with PHA to help visibly brighten dull-looking skin, improve the appearance of uneven tone, and support a smoother, hydrated look.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

About Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad

Overview

Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad is a lightweight toner pads from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Hydroxyethyl Urea, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea and Glycosyl Trehalose.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructan and Adenosine.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Lecithin.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Bacillus/soybean Ferment Extract.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. 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.

What is not in 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.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 18 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

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)

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated

Hydration

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (5)

Supporting ingredients (40)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Glycereth-26 Glycerin Hydroxyethyl Urea 1,2-hexanediol Hydrolyzed Collagen Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract Diethoxyethyl Succinate Hydroxyacetophenone Glycosyl Trehalose Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Curcuma Longa Root Extract Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Propanediol ZEA Mays Kernel Extract Fructan Glucose Ethylhexylglycerin Xanthan Gum Adenosine Coptis Japonica Root Extract Collagen Extract Sodium DNA Disodium Edta Lecithin Acetyl Glutamine Bacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Caprylyl Glycol Folic Acid Oligopeptide-1 Oligopeptide-2 Oligopeptide-3

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.

13
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

10
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
3 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2019, pages 1-11
4 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanedioic acid, bis(2-ethoxyethyl) ester

11 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycosyl Trehalose is the product obtained by the reaction forming a-1,1-glucosidic linkage with glucosyltransferase in reducing end side of hydrolysed starch

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Roquettecom, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2015, pages 1-87
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Coccinia indica, Cucurbitaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, esters with 5-oxo-L-proline and isooctadecanoic acid (25 mol EO average molar ratio)

23 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
24 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

25th 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

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

26th 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

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
27 ZEA Mays Kernel Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Zea Mays Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Corn, Zea mays L., Poaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructan is a homopolymer of fructose

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • PersonalCareCouniclorg, Accessed January 2023, ePublication
  • SpecialChem (supplier info), Accessed January 2023, ePublication
  • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, September 2022, pages 1, 373-1, 381
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, January 2021, pages 769-784
  • Polish Journal of Chemical Technology, 2019, pages 44-49
  • PLOS One, July 2016, pages 1-24
  • Proceedings of the SCSK (Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea) Conference, 2003, pages 700-718
29 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
31 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd 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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

34 Collagen Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Collagen Extract is an oil-soluble extract of Collagen

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Deoxyribonucleic acid, sodium salts

36 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

37 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Glutamine, N-acetyl-

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of soybeans by the organism, Bacillus

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading
40 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Folic acid

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline and Valine residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
43 Oligopeptide-1 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, oligomer with histidine and lysine

44 Oligopeptide-2 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lysine, oligomer with serine and threonine

45 Oligopeptide-3 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alanine, tridecapeptide with leucine, lysine and phenylalanine

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERETH-26, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT, DIETHOXYETHYL SUCCINATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, GLYCOSYL TREHALOSE, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ZEA MAYS KERNEL EXTRACT, FRUCTAN, GLUCOSE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, ADENOSINE, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, COLLAGEN EXTRACT, SODIUM DNA, DISODIUM EDTA, LECITHIN, ACETYL GLUTAMINE, BACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, FOLIC ACID, HEXAPEPTIDE-11, OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, OLIGOPEPTIDE-3.

What are the active ingredients in Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad?

NIACINAMIDE, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HEXAPEPTIDE-11.

How do I use Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad?

1. Apply to areas of concern after cleansing and leave on for 10–20 minutes like a mask. 2. Gently wipe across the face to smooth your skin. Can be used every day, AM & PM. Tip: Use as a quick morning mask while drying your hair!

What skin types is Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad good for?

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.

Is Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad good for sensitive 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.

Is Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad have?

It lists 45 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad?

Anua, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Anua
Country
Korea

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