A synthetic amino acid derivative used as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Tranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine (trans-4-(aminomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid). CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams, toners and masks, often in products marketed for uneven skin tone.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration used or how it is combined with other ingredients in the formula.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (57)
- Revolution Pro Miracle 10% Niacinamide 4% TXA Serum · Revolution
- Mini Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Travel-sized Dark Spot Serum · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dark Spot Correcting Radiance Recovery Serum: Dark Spot Serum For Face, Hands + Eye Area · Charlotte Tilbury
- Rozjaśniająco-chłodzące serum pod oczy w roll-onie · Eveline Cosmetics
- Oczyszczający żel-esencja do mycia twarzy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Regenerująco-odżywczy krem do twarzy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Rozświetlająca pianka · Eveline Cosmetics
- Zaawansowane serum na przebarwienia · Eveline Cosmetics
- Hyaluron 100 Mezo-booster nawilżająco – rozświetlający · Eveline Cosmetics
- Żel oczyszczający · Eveline Cosmetics
- Rozświetlający krem do rąk · Eveline Cosmetics
- Rozświetlający krem na dzień · Eveline Cosmetics