Side-by-side comparison

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum vs The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum

Both serums contain Niacinamide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.

2Shared hero actives
Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
Dark SpotsPost-Acne MarksDullness

A pigment-focused serum pairing 10% niacinamide with 4% tranexamic acid for dark spots and uneven tone. A well-targeted brightening duo at a budget price; results on stubborn pigment build gradually with daily SPF.

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The Inkey List
Niacinamide Serum
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
OilinessCongestionDark Spots

A 10% niacinamide serum with added hyaluronic acid for oil control and blemish support. A clean, affordable single-active option; broadly comparable to other 10% niacinamide serums with a slightly more hydrating base.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both contain Niacinamide. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum adds Tranexamic Acid. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum is the better fit for post-acne marks and dullness; The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum for oiliness and congestion. Both sit in the Budget price tier.

The overlap

What they share

These hero actives appear in both formulas:

NiacinamideHyaluronic Acid
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Niacinamide~5–25%
  • Glycerin~3–10%
  • Tranexamic Acid~2–6%
  • Butylene Glycol~1.5–4%

The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Niacinamide~5–25%
  • Glycerin~3–10%
  • Sodium Hyaluron…~2–6%
  • Pentylene Glycol~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% SerumThe Inkey List Niacinamide Serum
CategorySerumSerum
Price tierBudgetBudget
Best forDark Spots, Post-Acne Marks, DullnessOiliness, Congestion, Dark Spots
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesNiacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid
Questions

Common questions

Is the Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum or The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum better?
It depends on what you're treating. Both contain Niacinamide; Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum adds Tranexamic Acid.
What's the difference between the Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum?
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum's hero actives are Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid. The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum's are Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid.
Are the Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum dupes for each other?
Partly. They share Niacinamide, but Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum's Tranexamic Acid isn't in the other, so they aren't full substitutes.
Can I use the Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum together?
Usually, yes. Apply the thinner texture first, then the thicker one, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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