ANUA Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad – Brightening Niacinamide Facial Pads

Description

Brighter tone without the fuss. Clear formulation and measurable efficacy. ANUA Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad – Niacinamide Toner Pads combine precise concentrations with a gentle, skin barrier-respecting approach: the tandem of 5% niacinamide and tranexamic acid works in multiple directions to make the skin appear calmer, more even, and visibly clearer.

Niacinamide 5% – a dermatologist-favorite multitasker. It helps normalize sebum activity, reduces transepidermal water loss, and stimulates ceramide synthesis. But most importantly: it inhibits melanosome transfer to keratinocytes, reducing uneven hyperpigmentation via the PAR-2 pathway. The 5% concentration is considered well-tolerated and sufficient for a noticeable yet gentle effect – without unnecessary irritation.

Tranexamic acid (TXA) works through a different pathway. It is a lysine analog that inhibits plasmin activity, thereby reducing the UV-induced melanogenesis cascade. The result: fewer post-inflammatory spots, visibly calmed redness, and a more even tone. TXA is renowned for targeting not melanocytes directly, but rather inflammatory and vascular signals, making it an excellent complement to niacinamide.

The pads are designed for functionality: uniform saturation with the solution ensures a metered, hygienic application and smooth glide without harshness. The texture is light, watery, with humectants that bind moisture and leave a smooth, non-sticky feeling. ANUA’s philosophy is palpable here – transparency, restrained minimalism, and respect for skin balance, where every component has a clear purpose.

• 5% Niacinamide: reduces uneven tone, pore visibility, and improves barrier function.
• TXA: inhibits the plasmin pathway and helps correct post-inflammatory spots.
• Dual-Pathway Brightening: limits melanosome transfer and inflammatory signals, ensuring consistent and stable results.
• Skin-friendly pH: close to the skin’s natural pH, allowing actives to work without excessive irritation.
• Even, Soft Material: helps visually smooth texture through a mechanical, bead-free method.
• Light Hydrating Base: humectants provide a supple feel without heaviness or shine.
• Transparency-Valuing Formula Logic: free from unnecessary gimmicks, featuring only purposefully selected active and supporting components.

The results speak for themselves: the complexion appears clearer, new discolorations don’t appear as quickly, and the skin surface is visibly calmer. Simply put. Precision that’s felt on the skin.

Country of origin: South Korea

Usage

After thoroughly cleansing your face, in the morning and/or evening, take out one ANUA Niacinamide 5 TXA Brightening Pad. Using the embossed side of the pad, gently wipe your entire face, avoiding the eye and lip area, to effectively remove impurities and dead skin cells. Afterward, use the smooth side to swipe over your skin once more, providing hydration and a calming effect. Gently pat the remaining essence into your skin until it is fully absorbed. These pads can be used daily or as needed by your skin. During the day, it is always recommended to use sun protection, especially when using brightening products.

Ingredients

Water, methylpropanediol, niacinamide (5%), butylene glycol, glycerin, 1-2-Hexanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, arginine, carbomer, disodium EDTA, cyanocobalamin, betaine salicylate, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, madecassoside, tranexamic acid (4 ppm), gluconolactone, purslane extract, grape seed extract, sasanqua extract, rice germ ferment filtrate, oligopeptide-2, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, caprylyl glycol, copper tripeptide-1, hexapeptide-9, hexapeptide-11, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1

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