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    Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment

    Our verdict

    Under-£15 tranexamic acid at the right percentage. Best-value treatment for melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

    Clinician rating: ★ 4.5 / 5

    Pros

    • +Effective at 2%
    • +Genuinely affordable
    • +Layers well with vitamin C

    Cons

    • -Slow results (8-12 weeks)
    • -Not a sunscreen substitute

    Evidence

    Topical tranexamic acid at 2-5% has RCT evidence for melasma reduction, particularly hormonally-driven.

    Dose

    Apply at night after cleansing, before moisturiser

    Key ingredients

    Tranexamic acid 2%, acai berry extract

    Best for

    • · Melasma
    • · Post-pill pigmentation
    • · Hormonal PIH

    Not for

    • · Broken or irritated skin
    • · Immediately post-peel