Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum Review

Dermatologist Dr. Dray reviews Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum amzlink.to/az0...
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[@commonlaw5400]

Thank you for NOT incorporating unnecessary background music. Makes it much easier to pay attention to what you are saying.

[@samosia89]

Agree!

[@mulan2010]

I hate background music

[@nwildcat]

Is this a reference to something/one in particular?

[@DebbieSawyer-e8m]

I hate background music because I have hearing loss and must wear hearing aids. The hearing aids pick up the music and makes it harder to understand speech. 😢 Yes, I’ve had them adjusted many times with no relief.

[@ProteaOdorata]

Also for autism (which is a lot of the population) background noise when trying to focus is very difficult

[@dejhary8132]

Hi Dr. Dray. I was using another expensive serum but I can no longer afford to buy it. I tried Anua Niacinamide and I like the result so far. It did not disappoint for its value. I can tell the glow and glass look on my skin. It looks a lot plumper. And I do notice when a zit starts to break out, it doesn't get as bad. I also use Some By Mi Super Miracle which helps on my acne prone skin. Thank you for your awesome reviews. Wish you a happy and healthy new year!

[@oluwabunmiomoniyi9977]

I am on my second bottle, works fine for me. I have oily skin so I allow it sit for a while before next skincare step. My acne marks are well faded and pores are smaller. I would recommend for those who can tolerate it

[@maryamiftikhar9788]

Yeah it takes time like three weeks but then your skin gets used to it

[@heatheredwin6602]

Omg Dr Dray got to tell u- thank you soooo much for recommending the Paula's choice discoloration serum (with tranesemic acid and niacinamide) for facial redness- it's really working!!! I need to send Paula's choice some before and after photos as I think it could really help so many people with rosacea (and they don't currently market it that way.) I'll be sure to tell them it was all thanks to your suggestion! Thank you so much x again x

[@DrDrayzday]

glad to hear!

[@MountainPearls]

It is great. But expensive! There is also a product by a Korean Company called Queen. They have a 7 in 1 Brightening Serum that is amazing. My sister found it and gave me my first bottle (Nearly as good, but much less costly than PC…I was having to use so little, so sparingly it wasn’t working as well as it should. (They need to pay teachers more). The Queen serum, along with 10% Azelaic Acid cream has almost completely gotten rid of my melasma (the only other thing that ever worked before was prescription hydroquinone-and it has some yuck side effects for me). For aging and discoloration (so linked too) I use in the PM along with Ascorbic Acid 20% (am), Retinaldehyde .2 (pm) OR Glycolic Acid mask every 3-4 days. I use the Beauty if Joseon Eye Cream Retidegyde Cream on my entire face. It’s just as cost effective (and better) than other brands (and contains Niacinimide as well). The new routine has given me completely new and younger looking skin in less than 2 months. I use Snail Mucin (Essence and Moisturizer) and HA/Matrixyl (Minamisy Peptide) with the Vitamin C during the day-and a thick Amazon knock off of the Cetaphil cream for dryness (as often as I need to). Both snail mucin products have helped with irritation and purging/dryness SO MUCH. I just ordered Queen’s body brightening serum too, it should arrive later today and I am looking forward to using it this evening. Queen is really a product that needs and deserves attention for melsama/discoratuon/rosacea. (But not TOO much, I don’t want it going viral and becoming very expensive and hard to get). It’s fantastic. I imagine it could work in tandem with Paula’s (one AM and one PM ad long as sunscreen is used). Check out the actives for the price! (I get nothing from this…just want to pass the tip on). a.co/d/bUGxQj3 PS-Obviously I didn’t start all of this at once. It’s been a year of adding actives in each month. But over the last two months, I’ve seen the most difference. I only need a Blur Cream or tinted SPF with cover up, mascara, brow tint, and lip balm these days (and maybe a cream blush if I don’t want to look like a vampire). I’m so happy and more confident since I’ve learned about different actives (mostly from Dr. Dray). I plan on adding the new Eucerin discoloration patented ingredient in the New Year (as a slot treatment for a few stubborn places) and start Tret. around my birthday in March (once my skin has acclimated to RetinALs completely). Why I sat on them, worried about the purge for so long, I don’t know. I could kick myself!

[@AprilMay-s8e]

So they will increase the price or reformulated 😂 please don’t ruin it.

[@sarahh8596]

What is the name? I could really use that

[@ddgg6680]

Please don't, they've been increasing the prices a lot before already.

[@thanosfield2642]

Omg i was searching the benefits for peach flower extract yesterday and found a research about it (Topical or oral treatment of peach flower extract attenuates UV-induced epidermal thickening, matrix metalloproteinase-13 expression and pro-inflammatory cytokine production in hairless mice skin). On the overall it says that it wards off oxidative stress and has anti-aging and moisturizing properties plus it helps with skin brightening although i don't know to what extent and how well based this claim is to be 😅. Thanks Doctor Andrea for reviewing it for us 😊❤.

[@TheJoker718]

I love this stuff and have repurchased 2-3 bottles! I use it as a spot treatment and not all over my face. A very little amount goes a long way. It gets rid of my acne scars so quickly!!

[@pasiaedcharles9198]

First application i applied it my whole face, i didnt like the texture maybe because it is quite a lot. I then made it a spot treatment, which is better.

[@mannurajvanshi4262]

Is it suitable for oily skin??

[@pinkblossomsky]

Now that you mention peach fuzz and removing it, could you give us some insight for men (adolescents and older) with acne who need to shave as well, please? Shaving wreaks havoc by making acne flare up when you're already putting so much effort into addressing that issue on its own. Please and thanks. Have a nice week! ♥

[@andri7037]

For real, not a single dermatologist on yt has addressed how to deal with actual beard while fighting acne, they only talk about peach fuzz😭

[@ccMomOfJays]

Magic Shaving Powder. Doesn't smell the best but it works really really well & I've had ZERO irritation using it (I use it to remove All pubic hair)

[@flateo334]

keep your razor in barbacide

[@pinkblossomsky]

@@ccMomOfJays Thanks!!! May I ask if you also suffer from acne? Does it also work?

[@ccMomOfJays]

@pinkblossomsky I don't but my son did. He's had a full beard since 18 and it's what I used on him to remove the beard when he had acne. (I mentioned that I used it, I figured if no irritation on that sensitive area it would be ok for the face as it's intended)

[@davidshabas3839]

Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here i live for this❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@davidshabas9280]

@@DrDrayzday ❤

[@nadab4750]

Dr Dray is a highly knowledgeable & genuinely caring Board Certified Dermatologist with an extremely loyal viewing audience. Dr Dray's subscribers also appreciate that she is a generous communicator with a vast vocabulary and clear diction. I consider myself as fortunate to have been born in a country where we welcome the contribution of people from all nations, therefore I am more than fine (& not threatened by) hearing an accent that is different to mine. We all have accents of some kind...even those born in the same town/city. Hopefully you won't need to 😢 the more you expand your online & geographical horizons. It may be then that you can eventually appreciate that we are all citizens of the world.

[@Phoenix-369]

APLB is also another great Korean brand - they have a Tranexamic Acid Niacinamide Ampoule & gel cream available, with 0 mineral oils, fragrance free, and very affordable! 🫰

[@dalya188]

Very informative. As a clinical researcher physician, I appreciate your detailed evaluations of products and discussing what evidence there is/not.

[@marylawman8603]

Thank you for the review. I don't think my sensitive skin would tolerate 10% niacinamide but it sure sounds promising. Happy Monday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a blessed evening. 💚

[@yomisma1574]

The same thing happens to me. Do you know Numbuzin serum number 5? It is very similar but with less niacinamide. I'm looking forward to trying it.

[@marylawman8603]

I've never heard of that so thank you very much! I'm going to look into it. 😊

[@Hemmyii]

Flawless face shaver was a game changer for me. No irritation. I ALWAYS broke out when I tried face shaving, even with all dr drays tips. I bought the flawless on a whim one prime day and I cannot be without it now.

[@gypsyjames5261]

Is it the shaver not the regular hair remover?

[@Hemmyii]

@ its called hair removal but it’s a little rotating head shaver

[@simplymiya3820]

@@HemmyiiCan you please provide the brand and full name? I’m trying to find it on Amazon.

[@ItsNessaTho]

​@@simplymiya3820it's the Flawless face shave by Finishing Touch. It kinda looks like a lipstick and has a rotating shaving head. I bought something very similar on Shein though, and it works just fine.

[@andri7037]

Could you make a video about shaving while having acne? Every dermatologist on yt always only talks about peach fuzz and never actual beard!

[@staceydi6787]

As a paramedic, we give TXA to stop certain types of bleeding... had to click, never thought I'd see this in skin care 😂

[@loua8457]

I take txa for heavy periods orally

[@annettewilliams0219]

@@loua8457i was only it as well for me periods lol i just hated how often i had to take it

[@iamjaynehuang]

Same thing come to my mind when I hear TXA.

[@evaaa-fl9343]

Im in my 3 bottles it works so muchhhh and i put sunscreen all the time in the morning ( i only use it at night tho ) and in the morning i focus on hydration with snail mucin I saw results in 2 weeks

[@alixemiline8110]

Thank you for reviewing this product, Dr Dray. Is it safe to use during prengnancy ?

[@phonicfrog]

I need to repurchase this. I got a bottle a few months ago and liked it so much that i used it all up pretty quickly

[@ShanMarie1974]

I just ordered this earlier today on Amazon! I was so happy to see this video ♥️

[@maricelg777]

Happy Monday, Dr. Dray❤❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@Lulubabylulu]

I love this serum, it really help with my dark spots, the first serum ever which worked

[@Itsmebinee]

Which moisturizer is good after using this serum

[@CatsCoffeeCrime2]

Good Monday Morning Dr. Dray!

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@shellyhanak5812]

Thx for recommending the omnilux mask. I’ve been using it as recommended and have seen a dramatic difference in my skin

[@jay18r74]

Hello there, I've been contemplating what led mask to buy. I've heard great things about the qure and I think currentbody. You have the omnilux can you tell me what difference you see

[@shellyhanak5812]

Less redness. My fine lines are pretty much gone (I’m almost 60 and spent most of my life in the sun), and just overall my skin looks visibly younger. I didn’t look at other led masks - I just trusted Dr. Dray.

[@Hemmyii]

I have to agree. I’m getting compliments on my skin which has NEVER happened. Redness is way down, decreased lines. I’m sure tret is doing a lot of it but someone at worked called out my skin once I started using the omnilux so there’s definitely something to it.

[@Fallon922]

10:07 Your skin looks amazing!!

[@shakesinthehouse]

I found a product called Ondo Beauty 36.5 Tranexamic acid dark spot serum, it has couple of tyrosinase inhibitors; tranexamic acid, arbutin, licorice root, and niacinamide. I have dark hyperpigmentation so I need many tyrosinase inhibitors to fade them, so this has 4 in one. And I use Inkey list vitamin c and then sunscreen.

[@janicemartinez4755]

Would the Cosrx peptide serum go on before or after this serum? Thanks

[@Void-uj7jd]

I have a serum with 10% niacinamide, 4% TXA and 2% Alpha Arbutin It has been really good on my skin, takes about 12 weeks and the progress is slow, no where near as drastic as a shift i saw using a retinoid, that stuff completely changed my face.

[@SG-wq4rm]

@Void-uj7jd Which brand are you liking?

[@Hadouken9000]

I'm an adult man in my mid thirties, but I started using retinol and aloe vera gel on my face to possibly help with an acne scar and dark circles. People are now clocking me for my early-to-mid twenties again, though and even other men are starting to ask me for advice on diet and nutrition, telling me "whatever you're doing is working". It's like I actually de-aged in front of everyone and I didn't think that was even possible. Even if you use nothing else on your face, just try a cheap retinol serum and 100% aloe for a few weeks.

[@gth2309]

Which serum is it?

[@Void-uj7jd]

@@gth2309 Hoygi

[@EVELYNASHEAHEEBUGA]

Please what's the name of the serum

[@jetset1111]

I am not a dermatologist, however I have been using this product for a year , I have had good results , however do not recommend using during the day . Perfect for nighttime use , it may be a little sticky .

[@cafeconleche1330]

I just retried it for the first time, love that is sticky it feels good for the night routine… but I was wondering if I should use it every night ? Or just a few times a week ? Thank you 😊

[@pikachuiswatchingyou]

Fyi haruharu has a similar serum with 4% tranexamic acid, 4% niacinamide, centella extracts and is fragrance free

[@nafisatasnim7057]

What's the name of that serum?

[@greenismeen]

@@nafisatasnim7057 haruharu wonder - Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum

[@MA-yz6ke]

@@nafisatasnim7057 haruharu wonder - Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum

[@yukisnoww]

@@nafisatasnim7057 Txa Dark Spot Go Away Serum

[@uliusz]

@@nafisatasnim7057 I believe it's the Haruharu Wonder - Centella 4% TXA Dark Spot Go Away Serum

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Monday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@meggieprice]

Monday- but here on tine for a change! 💜💜💜

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Monday!

[@teadrinker79]

Have an awesome week and Happy New Year 🎉Dr. Dray ✨💞✨

[@lalaLansa-aGoof]

Excellent information.🤓 Thank you. 😊

[@belindacheatham9140]

Can you do a video on wrinkles on the neck?

[@danielegagnon7920]

Happy Monday!

[@claudiasmith9117]

Good morning Dr Dray ❤

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n Yesss this Vid is Gonna b so Good🔥n Happy Monday😀n Thank u👍…..

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Monday!

[@margieryne6220]

A great video as always! Thank you! ❤️

[@NicoleCinnaroll]

I ordered this and my skin looks a lot nicer and I've had less redness. My redness is insane and burns like crazy so if it goes down even for only 10 mins it's worth it for me... I need a doctor who can figure out my redness cause it's an insane case of burning/redness.

[@karenallen6557]

Anua products are top tier the pink niacin bottle changed my skin .. I also have the red bottle .

[@suad5567]

I was just looking at this serum thank you so much for this information 😊💕

[@maguire4267]

Is this Erin safe for pregnant women? Thanks so much for all of your educational videos!

[@curvyisnormalforme]

I have this serum and find it to be very sticky on the skin. For that reason, I wouldnt repurchase.

[@MW-uk6yx]

Omg I was just looking at this serum and I saw this video!!! Thanks for the review

[@anittaPapi]

I think 10% is too high for POC like me

[@sneha5353]

Whay about Nambuzin concentrate serum 5% ?? Which one is best for fast result? Please reply 🙏 🙏

[@ginny6485]

Hi Dr. Dray. I hope you're doing well. ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@miabhlub63]

I bought this product 2 weeks ago and tried just one time. I have to start my routine at night.

[@0oOBubblyBriOo0]

Thank you for the review! I’ve been looking at trying a new serum 🩵 Could you pretty please make a standalone video reviewing all the Elf Holy Hydration skin products? 🙏🏼 I’ve been using a lot of products from that line for awhile, super curious on your thoughts! 💭

[@Hemmyii]

Pretty sure she’s talked about them before. You might have to search but I recall her approving them

[@0oOBubblyBriOo0]

@@Hemmyii I only saw her discuss their Blemish line along with their other one from several years ago - not the “Holy Hydration” though in a standalone video. Maybe I missed it in a vlog!

[@ebrucansu9]

Oh I just got this, great timing :D

[@GlamSquadSecrets3]

This video is very useful..thank you so much😊😊

[@andrealwright]

Have you considered threading VS razor for facial hair? I find it to be so much better!

[@250jo8]

One my 2nd bottle , it cleared my texturized skin

[@asthas8198]

I bought the Anua serum 3 days ago. I hope it works for me. I have sun spots in the under eye area.

[@avril.227]

Hydroquinone, with this, will help with Melasma , but not much on its own.

[@gmommie2]

We use TXA in the OR…IV and intra capsular…for joint replacements.

[@theladydr.nadaallam9267]

Is it safe during pregnancy?

[@jasminesingh9444]

Can you also review the azelaic acid serum from the same brand?

[@luciea7201]

What about the dose from Victoria’s health ? It has alpha arbutin kojic acid and niacinamide 😊 I’ve been using it for 3 months now and it does help with hyperpigmentation on my cheeks

[@lisinbondi1240]

Happy early New Year’s Eve. Looking forward to 2025’s education and fun

[@stephm4047]

Haha, I have been using this one since April and it’s a great serum. 😅

[@nishonhodge5385]

What about using a toner before applying the serum,then a moisturizer over it for night time routine?

[@tonyj4271]

Happy Monday guys!

[@sandra37cooks]

Interesting to me is that my Agency skincare future formula has tranexamic acid 5%, niacinimide 4%, fragrance free (plus tretinoin and azelaic acid 5%). I've wondered if I could find a serum with these and then get a prescription for tretinoin but so far I haven't found this combination.

[@sparkyu2166]

Hi dr can we use this together with vitamin c ? Or retinol? Or any other acid ?

[@Kbeautywithmamamaja]

I will use mine later this spring. Got in in my calendar as well. Making plans for the contents in my calendars. I hate waste. This product I look forward to use. Thankyou for giving the details about this one. Can you use this serum with azelaic acid?

[@CyberFae777]

As far as I’ve read Azeleic acid can be combined with every ingredient even with retinoids

[@melissajay3218]

Wanted to love this due to the hype but didn't work for me... bought it off the official store so it's authentic but it caused a relapse flare-up of fungal acne that took 2 weeks for me to recover from... took me awhile to figure out the problem was the ferments in the ingredient list (not hating on this I do like niacinamide and txa but hope this is a word of caution for everyone to patch test and those who might be prone to fungal acne aka Malassezia)

[@mdcoolcat]

numbuzin No5 vitamin concentration seems have simiar ingredients, wonder which one you prefer?

[@sunavanbekkum]

Thank you so much, I just bought this product!

[@shariqsalman92]

Any reviews so far?

[@smithsmith6876]

Can you use azelaic acid gel 15%. Alone with the same routine?

[@gday401]

Would the results be similar to using pure rice water?

[@Zitogalva]

Tranexamic acid is also used to treat bleeding, so it increases the risk of thrombosis, when used systemically.

[@kshym8205]

Used systemically topically or when ingested?

[@Zitogalva]

@kshym8205 Topically it is safe. It just seemed a bit too risky to take pills to treat melasma , knowing about the risks. Of course, sometimes it might seem like a solid option anyway, I guess.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

This looks promising ❤

[@rebekahscookup4799]

Dr. Dray.. what's your opinion about glymed retinol and glymed brightening serum. Aestheticans are always recommeding it.

[@kristinek7436]

Thanks again Dr Dray. I have a question. I have been using tretinoin for a few years now, but need to be careful because I have somewhat sensitive skin - even with something like dry air I will wake up with some peeling and, thus, skip the next evening. For this reason, I have felt that I really don't need extra exfoliation for the time being as tretinoin 0.05% seems like enough. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you in advance ♥

[@db-gb5xi]

Dr Dray does have videos on sensitive skin like, dermatologist answers your sensitive skin questions. Maybe check her video from a couple months ago, how and when to start exfoliating with retinol.

[@Humanity-n3i]

Is that good for melasma pls answer DR

[@aderinsolataiwo315]

Hi Dr Dray, would you recommend this product for melasma and dark spots or the mela b3 by laroche Posay?

[@princemd3318]

Can Niacinamide be used after using Retinol serum??

[@sssadprose1751]

Is it okay to use with tretinoin?

[@danielleharley-laws1785]

Could you review Dr vanita rattans products please especially the hamper pigmentation range please 🙏

[@claudiazaggia1878]

Thankyou 🪻🪻🪻❄️🦌🪻❄️🙏🏻

[@simplyyava8613]

Can you please tell is it safe for 14 year old ?

[@Sunshine-tw9pl]

Is it safe during pregnancy? Pls answer mam

[@bp6083]

I am not sure yet but I suspect that I am sensitive to niacinamide and the reaction to any skincares which has niacinamide is very bad, worse than any dermatologist on the social media has stated. For this reason, I cannot use most of popular moisturizers like the Cerave and LRP ones. Please let me know if I am not the only one like this.

[@bp6083]

For a short term, I am planning to not use anything because I don't knot what I am sensitive to.

[@db-gb5xi]

Other folks are sensitive to niacinamide. Dr Dray's done a couple videos on it.

[@Korede12344]

It's the percentage..go for nothing more than 5 percent...happened to me but now I have no issues...niacinamide at anything more than 5 percent can be irritating to some people

[@MukyaNadanih]

I literally just wanna buy this exact product. How do you read my mind dr. Dray? 😂😂 Btw, great video as always ❤

[@saffurakhanam8287]

Can we use cosrx peptide booster in our late 20 's

[@Aimankomusic]

No one is talking about, how to use this in skin care. If you can use it with retinol, peptide or vitamin c. Like if it reacts with the other skincare. Can you please help.

[@trenee23000]

This glass skin craze is hilarious to me. Because we just called it oily skin.

[@taiyabasaif5633]

Hello dr. Is it pregnancy safe ??

[@djjenjoy]

Ahhh i was on board until the B3 part 😞

[@anamikabharali_7]

Can we use this wth tretinoin?

[@ana_22_74]

Idk what’s so good about niacinamide. It’s not BAD but it shouldn’t be in everything. I notice my skin gets tingly and slightly irritated when I use it. I like it but it’s not a miracle product as much as it’s hyped up to be honestly. I’d rather find something else

[@saimamalik7272]

Hi doc!!! .Happy Monday❤️ I"ve pigmentation and uneven skin on my belly, back, and hips area also dark elbows ,kness and darkness between my legs so my doc recommend me to treat my body concerns with glycolic acid, salicylic acid peel and topical medication Kojic acid 2%.2% Alpha arbutin 2%Licorice Root 2%,Vitamin c 10% Glutathione 2%.vitamin a 00.5 niacinamide 4% Tranexamic acid2%. followering by Body moisturizer Ceramides ,glycerin tocopherol hyaluronic acid ,pantheonlvit B5 mineral oil and Vaseline She said you"ll get results and don't need to add co2 laser and pico laser in your treatment journey so it's fine to pursue my treatment or do i need laser for treatment??? Thanks for your guidance doc❤

[@kylieinaustralia]

Have you checked out Good Molecules? I live in Australia & order it in from the US, works a treat

[@Jonaythan]

How do i use this anua in conjunction with my 3step clinique and Tretinoin?

[@vibewithlou]

So far of topic can you please do a video talking about a Korean Skin Care Line by the Name of CAVIPLLA ( House of PLLA) ❤

[@Chaseatlanticwh]

Can I use it for brightening my face ? I don’t have dark spots , I just want to colour up

[@jamielynne-magney2574]

Can I layer this with retinol at night?

[@jennyhart6057]

Can u please review the LYMA LASER? WHY NO DERMATOLOGIST REVIEWS IT?

[@indigoqueen77]

This or la roche posay 10% niacinamide serum?

[@maypnpl]

More than 5% Niacinamid breaks me out and not only me

[@mbraddock1754]

Could this work for reducing freckles?