AXIS-Y TXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening Cream

AXIS-Y TXA 2.5% Intensive Brightening Cream is a moisturizer that does the brightening work at the same time — useful if you want results without adding another step to your routine.

Tranexamic acid at 2.5% is the active. It is the ingredient dermatologists reach for with melasma and stubborn discolouration because it works on the trigger for pigment production rather than only on the pigment already there. Unlike acids, it does not exfoliate, so it can be used on skin that is already sensitised.

How to use: as the moisturizing step, morning and evening, over serum. Sunscreen every morning is essential while you use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is tranexamic acid an exfoliating acid?
No, despite the name. It does not peel or sensitise the skin, which is why it suits melasma and reactive skin where AHAs often make things worse.

How long before I see a change?
Pigment responds slowly — plan on 8–12 weeks of daily use with strict sunscreen.

Can I use it with niacinamide or vitamin C?
Yes, and it is a good combination. They act on different points in the pigment pathway, so they stack rather than compete.