{"title":"Tranexamic Acid","description":"\u003cp\u003eTranexamic acid is a brightening ingredient that helps soften the look of stubborn dark marks and uneven tone, including the kind left behind by breakouts. It suits anyone focused on a clearer, more even complexion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together tranexamic acid serums and essences from our curated brands. Build a routine for \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003epigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e, target \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/dark-circle\"\u003edark circles\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/serums\"\u003eserums\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mary-may-tranexamic-acid-glutathione-eye-cream","title":"Mary\u0026May Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranexamic Acid and Glutathione eye cream targeting dark circles and pigmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo of the strongest brightening actives available in a single eye cream formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in two sizes; suits all skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDark circles have two primary causes that are frequently conflated but require different active responses: vascular pooling in the blood vessels around the eye, which produces a bluish-purple discolouration most visible through thin skin in that area, and surface pigmentation from UV exposure, post-inflammatory marks, or accumulated melanin, which produces a brownish discolouration. Most eye creams address one. The Mary\u0026amp;May Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione Eye Cream addresses both: Tranexamic Acid disrupts the signalling pathway that drives surface pigmentation, while Glutathione shifts melanin synthesis toward lighter production through cellular antioxidant activity that also addresses the oxidative conditions contributing to vascular visibility. The result is an eye cream that works whether the dark circles are pigmentation-driven, vascular-driven, or both, which is how most dark circles present in practice. Mary\u0026amp;May is a Seoul-based South Korean brand built on high-concentration actives and full EWG ingredient transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula delivers dual-mechanism dark circle brightening through Tranexamic Acid's melanin signalling inhibition and Glutathione's cellular antioxidant brightening, alongside Adenosine and Hyaluronic Acid for skin longevity support and hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranexamic Acid for Upstream Melanin Production Inhibition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tranexamic Acid blocks the signalling pathway that instructs melanin to be produced in response to UV and inflammatory stimuli, addressing pigmentation-driven dark circles at the production stage before melanin is synthesised. It is among the most clinically evidenced brightening actives for post-inflammatory and UV-induced hyperpigmentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlutathione for Vascular and Cellular Brightening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glutathione reduces oxidative cellular stress around the eye area, shifting melanin synthesis toward the lighter Phaeomelanin pathway and providing antioxidant protection that addresses the oxidative component of both surface pigmentation and the vascular visibility that makes discolouration in this area more pronounced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdenosine for Fine-Line and Collagen Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adenosine stimulates collagen-producing cells in the thin skin around the eye, contributing to gradual reduction in fine lines and crow's feet with consistent use over four to six weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyaluronic Acid for Hydration and Plumping Around the Eye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium Hyaluronate delivers surface hydration and visible plumping of dehydration lines around the eye, complementing the active brightening and skin longevity functions with immediate moisturising support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Mary\u0026amp;May Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione Eye Cream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth Dark Circle Mechanisms Addressed in One Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most eye creams for dark circles target either surface pigmentation (brightening actives) or vascular visibility (caffeine, Vitamin K) but rarely both in the same formula. Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione together cover the pigmentation and oxidative conditions driving both types of dark circle simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpstream Melanin Inhibition Rather Than Downstream Intervention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most brightening eye creams use Niacinamide or Alpha-Arbutin, which act after melanin has been produced. Tranexamic Acid acts upstream at the signalling stage, making it more effective for persistent pigmentation-driven dark circles that have not responded to downstream inhibitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark circles (both pigmentation and vascular), fine lines and wrinkles around the eye, dehydration in this area, and puffiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those whose dark circles have a brownish pigmentation component that conventional eye brighteners have not adequately addressed, and anyone whose discolouration around the eyes combines both pigmentation and vascular elements and needs a single formula addressing both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does Tranexamic Acid target dark circles differently from Niacinamide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanin after it has been produced and packaged. Tranexamic Acid acts earlier, blocking the signal that instructs melanin production in the first place. For persistent pigmentation-driven dark circles where melanin production has been occurring over years of UV exposure or inflammation, the upstream intervention is more effective than downstream distribution inhibition alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the two sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The formula is identical. The smaller size is a practical way to confirm the formula works for your dark circles before investing in the larger format; the larger size is better value for established daily users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mary\u0026amp;May Tranexamic Acid and Glutathione Eye Cream is the eye cream for dark circles that have been attributed to genetics and left untreated. 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The visual marker of this technology is the floating capsules visible in the formula, which release their active payload when the formula makes contact with the skin. The result is a daily brightening serum for all skin types that addresses both the production of melanin (Vitamin C) and its distribution to skin cells (Niacinamide), with Madagascar Centella providing the anti-inflammatory support that makes brightening treatments tolerable for reactive skin. 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The capsule format keeps the active protected until physical release on application, meaning the product is as potent at the last use as the first, which is a practical advantage that conventional Vitamin C serums cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening Actives in a Centella Calming Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most brightening serums are not calming, and most calming serums are not brightening. The Madagascar Centella base makes the dual-mechanism brightening formula accessible to reactive and sensitive skin that would typically react to Vitamin C and Niacinamide combinations, significantly expanding its usable skin type range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Brightening Mechanisms Rather Than One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most brightening serums target a single stage of the melanin cycle. 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They release automatically when the formula is dispensed and applied to the skin, breaking open on contact to deliver their payload. No special technique is needed beyond normal serum application; the capsule release is built into the formula's behaviour on contact with skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does capsule-delivered Vitamin C compare to a standard Vitamin C serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Standard Vitamin C serums (particularly L-Ascorbic Acid) begin oxidising from the moment they are exposed to air and light, progressively losing efficacy and turning orange as they degrade. Encapsulated Vitamin C derivatives are protected from oxidation until physical release on the skin, maintaining consistent potency throughout the product's life. 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At 10%, the brightening and barrier-support activity is at its most clinically meaningful, producing faster tone improvement than lower-concentration Niacinamide serums that dominate the retail category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetinal Rather Than Retinol for Faster Onset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retinal's one-step conversion to retinoic acid means cell renewal and collagen stimulation begin with fewer biochemical steps than retinol requires, producing a faster onset of visible texture improvement and brightening from cell turnover. 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Niacinamide blocks the transfer of already-produced melanin to keratinocytes where it becomes visible pigmentation. Retinal accelerates the skin's surface cell turnover, increasing the rate at which melanin-containing pigmented cells are replaced by new, unpigmented cells. Each active addresses a different stage of the melanin cycle — production, distribution, and removal — producing truly non-overlapping, complementary brightening activity that covers the whole process rather than repeatedly targeting the same stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I layer this with the Azelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Apply them on alternating evenings rather than the same evening to avoid over-stimulating the skin. Both are evening actives with acid content; using them together daily compounds the potential for barrier disruption and sensitivity during the adjustment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long before I see results on established hyperpigmentation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Improved skin clarity and brightness from Niacinamide and early Retinal cell renewal are typically noticeable within two to four weeks. Meaningful reduction in established dark spots and hyperpigmentation generally requires eight to twelve weeks of consistent nightly use, reflecting the full skin cell renewal cycle needed for pigmented cells to be replaced by unpigmented ones across the full skin depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PURITO SEOUL TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum is the evening serum for skin that has tried brightening serums that address one stage of the problem and found one stage insufficient for what it is dealing with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURITO SEOUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59240835187022,"sku":"PRS20-S","price":17.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/PRS20-S.png?v=1779229178"}],"url":"https:\/\/skin-nomad.com\/en-au\/collections\/tranexamic-acid.oembed","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}