Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum vs AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
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Anua — Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot SerumFull breakdown →
AXIS-Y — Dark Spot Correcting Glow SerumFull breakdown →
| Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum | AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $22 | $20 |
| Best landed cost | $22 | $20 |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 (2,140) | ★ 4.5 (6,200) |
| Evidence grade | A | A |
| Korea signal | #3 brightening serum · Olive Young Korea | Top-15 serum · Olive Young Korea |
| Hero ingredients | Niacinamide 10%, Tranexamic acid 4% | Niacinamide, Squalane, Licorice root |
| Best for | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness, Pores & Oil | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness, Acne |
| Skin types | Oily, Combination, Normal, Dry | Oily, Combination, Normal, Dry, Sensitive |
| Texture | light | light |
| Tone note | All tones — standout for medium–deep tones fighting PIH | All tones — a deep-tone community favorite for PIH |
| Fragrance-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✓ |
Our read: Evidence grades are equal (A) — so let fit decide: check the skin-type rows above, and if both fit, AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum is the cheaper landed cost over Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum.
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