Tranexamic Acid
What Tranexamic Acid is & what it does
An active that helps fade the look of stubborn discoloration and post-blemish marks and calm redness. It is gentle and pairs well with other brighteners.
Is Tranexamic Acid safe?
Tranexamic Acid is commonly used in topical skincare and is generally well tolerated by most people at cosmetic levels. As with any active ingredient, some individuals may experience mild sensitivity. If you have specific skin concerns or are using it alongside other actives, patch testing first is sensible.
What does Tranexamic Acid do in skincare?
Tranexamic Acid is used in skincare mainly as a brightening and tone-evening ingredient. It is popular in products aimed at the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. In a formula it is valued for supporting a more uniform-looking complexion.
Is Tranexamic Acid vegan?
Tranexamic Acid used in cosmetics is typically synthetic and not derived from animals, so it is generally suitable for vegan formulas. That said, whether a finished product is vegan depends on all of its ingredients and the brand's sourcing. Checking the brand's own vegan labeling is the most reliable way to confirm.
Sunscreens with Tranexamic Acid
We rate 55 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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GAMAL The Green Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
96/100
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JUMISO Niacinamide 3+ Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
95/100
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BE THE SKIN Sebum Zero Aloerice Vegan Sun Cream 50ml SPF 50+, Pa++++
94/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem Moisture Sun Cream Spf 50+ Pa++++
92/100
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Facetology Triple Care Sunscreen SPF 40 +++ Improve Formula
88/100
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Facetology Triple Care Sunscreen SPF 30 Pa++++
87/100
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Facetology Triple Care Sunscreen For Oily Skin SPF 40 +++ - New Formula
86/100
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meditherapy Vita Real Toning Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100
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Kose Cosmeport Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
85/100
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SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening Uv Defense Sunscreen Spf 50
85/100