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Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum.

About this product

A lightweight serum containing 5% tranexamic acid blended with kojic acid, alpha arbutin, and acetyl glucosamine, designed to target dark spots, discoloration, and uneven skin tone.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tranexamic Acid, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Allantoin, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Squalane, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Triheptanoin, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/​Butanediol Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Sorbitol, Ethylcellulose, Lecithin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate

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Guru Score

84%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

This serum earns consistent praise for combining multiple pigment-fighting actives in a texture that layers smoothly with other products. Dermatologists and cosmetic experts highlight tranexamic acid as an effective route into a hyperpigmentation routine, and note the formula includes other skin-brightening ingredients like kojic acid and alpha arbutin to work on dark spots and discoloration from multiple angles. The real draw for many is the price point; at this cost, people who want to tackle uneven tone or dullness can actually afford to add it to their routine without stretching their budget.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2024

What they liked

  • Lightweight texture layers well
  • Multiple brightening actives
  • Very affordable

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    Type

    Key actives

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

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    ✓Yay
    "I recommend the Naturium Multibright Serum, the 5% Multibright Serum by Naturium is a product that I swear by because I have countless, at least 50 of my clients who have used this product and have seen great results. This has kojic acid, alpha arbutin, tranexamic acid, licorice extract, it has some fabulous ingredients. You're going to use a little bit of this, one to two pumps, apply it all over your dry face."
    ✓Yay
    "I definitely think this would be a great bank for your buck, it's also very inexpensive so anyone can really get their hands on this one. I really like Naturium as a brand, I think they're always exploring and trying different things."
    ✓Yay
    "I particularly like the Naturium Multibright Tranexamic Acid Serum. This does not just have tranexamic acid but a couple other pigment fighters in there as well. It's just a really beautiful texture and it layers well with other products, and I think it's a very affordable way to bring topical tranexamic acid into a hyperpigmentation routine."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Tranexamic acid

    Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.

    Source: DermNet

    Humectants and emollients

    Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

    Source: DermNet

    Frequently asked.

    What is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum?

    A lightweight serum containing 5% tranexamic acid blended with kojic acid, alpha arbutin, and acetyl glucosamine, designed to target dark spots, discoloration, and uneven skin tone.

    Is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

    What is Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum's Guru Score?

    Naturium Multi-Bright Tranexamic Acid Serum holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

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