The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment
Evidence-led ingredient analysis, a transparent clean score out of 100 and cleaner, effective alternatives at three price levels.
Best for
Melasma
Why Selenssa recommends it
Tranexamic acid directly targets pigment-producing pathways in melasma without causing the irritation that can trigger rebound darkening.
Key actives
2% Tranexamic Acid, 2% Ascorbyl Glucoside, 2% Acai Berry Extract
Clean highlights
Fragrance-free · Cruelty-free · Alcohol-free
Selenssa Score 93/100 · £15.00
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Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment
Melasma & Hyperpigmentation · Budget: £15.00
4.2 (1,450 reviews)· across Boots, Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, The Inkey List UK
Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Inferred formulation analysis shows an effective, clean night treatment targeting dark spots and hyperpigmentation with minimal safety concerns.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
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A highly recommended, budget-friendly nighttime treatment for addressing dark spots and uneven pigmentation safely.
Be cautious if
Users with known sulfite allergies should patch test first due to sodium metabisulfite.
Against your clean standard
Yes, meets clean standard with no parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, or endocrine disruptors.
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Does The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: phenoxyethanol. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment safe for sensitive skin?
Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
Ingredients worth knowing about: Sodium Metabisulfite.
The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment full ingredients list
16 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Aqua (Water/Eau), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tranexamic Acid, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate.
The actives doing the work: Tranexamic Acid (Targeted fading of dark spots and melasma pigmentation.); Ascorbyl Glucoside (Stable antioxidant brightening support.); Lactococcus Ferment Lysate (Promotes healthier skin barrier function.); Glycerin (Effective, deep hydration for overnight restoration.).
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