
Product overview
Care:Nel TXA 5 Niacinamide 10 Dark Spot Glow Serum (30ml) is a brightening serum from the South Korean brand Care:Nel (Made in South Korea, per consistent retailer labeling; no deeper parent-company name found).
Sourcing note: the full ingredient list below is sourced from tamanglobal.com and could not be independently cross-verified against a second full-list source -- other retailers confirmed only the two headline active percentages (5% Tranexamic Acid, 10% Niacinamide). This product should not be confused with an unrelated product from the Korean brand Anua, which uses a similarly-worded Niacinamide/Tranexamic Acid combination under a different brand name.
Key Ingredients
Sourcing note: ingredient list per tamanglobal.com (single-sourced, not independently cross-verified):
- Niacinamide (10%) -- the headline brightening active, per the product name and consistently confirmed across retailers
- Tranexamic Acid (5%) -- the headline dark-spot-targeting active, per the product name and consistently confirmed across retailers
- Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate -- a range of Hyaluronic Acid derivatives for hydration
- Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid -- Centella Asiatica-derived soothing components
- Panthenol -- Vitamin B5, included for its soothing/moisturizing properties
- Ceramide NP -- included to help support the skin's moisture barrier
- Cyanocobalamin -- a fermented form of Vitamin B12; one retailer source (hwahae.com) additionally lists "100ppm PDRN" as a marketed ingredient, not independently confirmed via the full ingredient list
- Also contains: Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium DNA, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Lactococcus/Bifida/Lactobacillus Ferment Lysates, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Arginine, Tocopherol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Key Features
- Combines 5% Tranexamic Acid with 10% Niacinamide, per the product name
- Formulated with a range of Hyaluronic Acid derivatives and Centella Asiatica-derived components, per the ingredient list sourced above
- One retailer source additionally markets a fermented Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) component with "100ppm PDRN," not independently confirmed
Benefits
- Marketed to help brighten dark spots and uneven skin tone
- Marketed to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier
- Marketed to provide hydration via multiple Hyaluronic Acid derivatives
Who Can Use This Product
- Those seeking to address dark spots and uneven tone with a Niacinamide/Tranexamic Acid combination serum, per the brand's marketing
- Those with known sensitivities to any ingredient listed above should patch test before regular use, particularly given that the ingredient list above is single-sourced and not independently cross-verified
How to Use
Per available retailer information: apply an appropriate amount to the skin after cleansing and toning, as part of a regular skincare routine. Follow with moisturizer and sunscreen during the day.
Storage & Safety
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Avoid contact with eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this the same product as a similar Anua serum?
No, this is a Care:Nel product and should not be confused with an unrelated product from the Korean brand Anua that uses a similarly-worded Niacinamide/Tranexamic Acid combination under a different brand name.
Is the ingredient list for this product independently verified?
No, it is sourced from a single retailer (tamanglobal.com) and could not be independently cross-verified against a second full-list source; other retailers confirmed only the two headline active percentages.
What are the two headline active ingredients?
5% Tranexamic Acid and 10% Niacinamide, per the product name.
Where is this product made?
South Korea, per consistent retailer labeling.
How is this serum used?
Apply an appropriate amount to the skin after cleansing and toning, followed by moisturizer and sunscreen during the day, per available retailer information.
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