APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum vs Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum
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APLB — Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule SerumFull breakdown →
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Anua — Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot SerumFull breakdown →
| APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum | Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $16.4 | $22 |
| Best landed cost | $24.90 | $22 |
| Rating | ★ 4.9 (111) | ★ 4.5 (2,140) |
| Evidence grade | C | A |
| Korea signal | — | #3 brightening serum · Olive Young Korea |
| Hero ingredients | Glutathione, Niacinamide | Niacinamide 10%, Tranexamic acid 4% |
| Best for | Dullness, Dark spots (PIH) | Dark spots (PIH), Dullness, Pores & Oil |
| Skin types | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal | Oily, Combination, Normal, Dry |
| Texture | light | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones — standout for medium–deep tones fighting PIH |
| Fragrance-free | ✗ | ✓ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✗ import only | ✓ |
Our read: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum carries the stronger evidence grade (A); Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Serum wins on landed cost. If your concerns match both, evidence is the tiebreaker we'd use.
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