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Niacinamide 5% TXA Brightening Pad

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A soaked toner pad you swipe over clean skin to brighten and smooth in one step. It pairs 5% niacinamide with gentle exfoliating acids and soothing madecassoside, so it works on uneven tone and rough texture without feeling harsh. A good fit for people who want a low-effort brightening step and prefer formulas without fragrance or alcohol.

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The essence is built around niacinamide at 5%, which fades dark spots and evens tone over time, with tranexamic acid and vitamin B12 adding to the brightening. Gluconolactone, a mild PHA, and betaine salicylate, a BHA, lift away dead surface cells to smooth texture, while madecassoside, purslane, and several peptides calm the skin and support elasticity. The pads are soaked in a watery, non-sticky liquid, and the formula leaves out fragrance, essential oils, and alcohol. Use one after cleansing, morning or night, sweeping it over the face and avoiding the eye area. Because it includes exfoliating acids, start a few times a week if your skin runs sensitive, and wear sunscreen during the day.

4.61,900 reviews
BEvidence grade
$23Best total · duties in
padTexture · Toner
For: Oily · Combination · NormalAll tonesDark spots (PIH)Dullness
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Skin fit ×45%
Evidence ×35%81
Practicality ×20%50
Ingredient check⚠ 5 caution flags
Fragrance-free Fungal-acne safe No drying alcohol Essential-oil free No pregnancy-caution actives
NiacinamideMultitasker: fades dark spots & PIH, regulates oil, strengthens barrierTranexamic acidBrightening active with good data on stubborn dark patches and PIH
Evidence checkGrade B · MFDS ✓
🇰🇷 MFDS-certified functional cosmetic brightening (미백) · anti-wrinkle (주름개선)Filed with Korea's FDA as 「아누아나이아신아마이드5트라넥사믹애씨드브라이트닝패드」 — a regulator-reviewed efficacy claim, not a marketing one.
Grade BSolid transparency and consistent ratings; limited third-party clinical data (seed draft — verify before launch).
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iHerb ✓ official
US warehouse · fast domestic shipping (indicative)
Accepts: Cards · PayPal · Apple Pay · Google Pay
$22$4.99$26.99Shop →
Jolse ✓ official
KR shop, ships internationally · live price
Accepts: Cards · PayPal
$34$11.10$45.10Shop →
Anua official ✓ official
Live store price · Brand's own US store
Accepts: Cards · PayPal (varies)
$23$23BESTShop →

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