Anua Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner

Anua

Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner

face toner

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
54%
Combination (dry)
54%
Balanced
84%
Combination (oily)
86%
Oily
86%

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38
Ingredients
6
Benefits
1
Actives
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Improves the appearance of dullness while supporting a clearer, more radiant-looking complexion with consistent daily use. Helps the skin feel smoother and is suitable for various skin types, including combination and sensitive skin.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner

Overview

Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner is a lightweight toner from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 38 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 Propanediol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Aminomethyl Propanediol.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-glucan, Niacinamide and Xylitylglucoside.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid and Glycine Soja Seed Extract.

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

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, 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.

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
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 2 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

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 14 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 4 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    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 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
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

2nd 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

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

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

Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Anti-Aging Hydration Evens Skin Tone

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Xylitylglucoside

Hydration Soothing

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Xylose

Hydration Soothing

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging

16th 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

18th 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

Formula analysis

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

Hydration 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 High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

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 (1)

Supporting ingredients (37)

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

Water Propanediol 1,2-hexanediol Glycerin Glycine Soja Seed Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Coptis Japonica Root Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract Althaea Rosea Flower Extract Xylitylglucoside Xylitol Xylose Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate Tranexamic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin Cellulose Gum Adenosine Aminomethyl Propanediol Biosaccharide Gum-1 Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Beta-glucan Octanediol Cyanocobalamin Propylene Glycol Pyridoxine HCL Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Kojic Acid Anhydroxylitol Phloretin Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Zinc Lactate Sodium Surfactin Glutathione Carbomer Disodium Edta Xanthan Gum

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
Contains Kojic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate. 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 38 ingredients on the label.

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

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 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

2nd 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**

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
3 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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
Plant extract

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

Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Anti-Aging Hydration Evens Skin Tone
1 scientific reference
  • Related Articles
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Cynanchum Atratum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Cynanchum atratum, Apocynaceae.

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae

11 Xylitylglucoside Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Xylitylglucoside

Hydration Soothing
12 Xylitol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Xylitol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • Microorganisms, January 2021, pages 1–14
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2019, pages 323-331
  • Advances in Nutrition, January 2019, Supplement, pages S31-S48
  • Experimental Dermatology, March 2018, pages 280-284
  • International journal of Applied Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2017, pages 67-73
  • Acta-dermato venereological, February 2017, pages 182-187
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
13 Xylose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

D-Xylose

Hydration Soothing
8 scientific references
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  • 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
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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)

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2021, pages 561-565
  • International Journal of Medical Sciences, March 2020, pages 903-911
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2019, pages 563-567
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2019, pages 63-67; and July-August 2013, pages 139-143
  • BioMed Research International, November 2018, ePublication
  • Dermatologic Surgery, June 2018, pages 814-825
  • Dermatology and Therapy, September 2017, pages 417-424
  • Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, August 2014, pages 753-757
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

16th 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
17 Cellulose Gum Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt

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

18th 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
pH adjuster

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

2-Amino-2-methylpropane-1,3-diol

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

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides

Hydration Soothing
21 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

21st 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)

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

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd 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

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Octan-1,8-diol

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

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
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26 Propylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, November 2019, pages 337-352
  • Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 245S-260S
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, 2001, pages 72-81
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-, hydrochloride

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.

ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid

29 Kojic Acid Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone

Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging
30 Anhydroxylitol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Xylitol, 1,4-Anhydro-

Hydration
31 Phloretin Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one; Dihydronaringenin; 4,2',4',6'-Tetrahydroxydihydrochalcone

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

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

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

Zinc dilactate

34 Sodium Surfactin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Sodium Surfactin is a peptidelipid composed of amino acids and fatty acids and is produced by the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis

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.

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2019, pages 728–737
  • Clinical Cosmetic and Investigative Dermatology, April 2017, pages 147-153 and October 2014, pages 267-274
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, pages 3, 940-3, 949
  • The Dermatologist, October 2011, volume 19, issue 10
  • Journal of Dermatologic Science, May 2010, pages 85-90
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, October 1994, pages 333-349
36 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

36th 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

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

38 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner?

WATER, NIACINAMIDE, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, CYNANCHUM ATRATUM EXTRACT, ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT, XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, XYLITOL, XYLOSE, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, TRANEXAMIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM, ADENOSINE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA-GLUCAN, OCTANEDIOL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PYRIDOXINE HCL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, KOJIC ACID, ANHYDROXYLITOL, PHLORETIN, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, ZINC LACTATE, SODIUM SURFACTIN, GLUTATHIONE, CARBOMER, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM.

What are the active ingredients in Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner?

NIACINAMIDE.

How do I use Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner?

After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount to the face using a cotton pad and gently pat to absorb. Use morning and evening as the first step of skincare, followed by TXA serum for enhanced results.

What skin types is Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner 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 Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner 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 Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner fungal acne safe?

2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner while pregnant?

It contains Kojic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner fragrance free?

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

Does Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner contain alcohol?

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

Is Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner silicone free?

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

Does Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner contain essential oils?

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

Is Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner?

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 Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner?

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

How many ingredients does Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner have?

It lists 38 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Niacinamide Tranexamic Acid Brightening Booster Toner?

Anua, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Anua
Country
Korea

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