Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum: expiry date and ingredients
How to read the expiry date printed on Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum, then what it is mostly made of and which ingredients do the work — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-10-29).
A brightening serum pairing niacinamide, tranexamic acid and arbutin to help fade the look of dark spots and dullness while hydrating.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum was made from its batch code?
You do not need to. Korean cosmetics print the expiry date (or the manufacture date plus a period-after-opening) on the pack, for example EXP20270701 or MFD20240701.
How long does Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum last unopened?
Anua does not publish an unopened shelf life we could verify (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack; Korean imports always carry one on the Korean label.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). Our period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
Key ingredients
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Targets stubborn discolouration such as melasma and post-acne marks.
Ingredient guide →Brightening ingredient (beta-arbutin). EU cap: 7% in face creams.
Ingredient guide →The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Cica: soothing botanical, a K-beauty staple.
Ingredient guide →Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- NiacinamideActive ingredient10%
- Tranexamic AcidActive ingredient4%
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (51)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Niacinamide 10%나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 4 | Tranexamic Acid 4%트라넥사믹애씨드Targets stubborn discolouration such as melasma and post-acne marks.Ingredient guide →Also in 2 of our products | Active ingredient |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Diethoxyethyl Succinate다이에톡시에틸석시네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Also in 1 of our products | Emollient |
| 7 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 8 | Arbutin 2%알부틴Brightening ingredient (beta-arbutin). EU cap: 7% in face creams.Ingredient guide →Also in 1 of our products | Active ingredient |
| 9 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Also in 125 of our products | Humectant |
| 10 | Alpha-Arbutin알파-알부틴Brightening ingredient that slows pigment production. EU cap: 2% face, 0.5% body.Ingredient guide →Also in 1 of our products | Active ingredient |
| 11 | Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract아이비고드열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Also in 1 of our products | Plant extract |
| 12 | Eclipta Prostrata Extract한련초추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 13 | Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil마카다미아씨오일Nourishing nut oil. | Plant oil |
| 14 | Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil올리브오일Rich, oleic-acid-heavy oil; nourishing but heavy for oily skin. | Plant oil |
| 15 | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable. | Plant oil |
| 16 | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil포도씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 17 | Theobroma Cacao Extract카카오추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 18 | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드Smaller fragments of hyaluronic acid for lighter, layered hydration.Ingredient guide →Also in 18 of our products | Humectant |
| 19 | Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract편백잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Also in 1 of our products | Plant extract |
| 20 | Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract복사나무꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Also in 1 of our products | Plant extract |
| 21 | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil녹차씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Also in 1 of our products | Plant oil |
| 22 | Yeast Ferment Extract효모발효추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 23 | Centella Asiatica Extract병풀추출물Cica: soothing botanical, a K-beauty staple.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 24 | Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract쑥잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Also in 1 of our products | Plant extract |
| 25 | Glucose글루코오스Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 26 | Hyaluronic Acid하이알루로닉애씨드Holds many times its weight in water; plumps the surface layer with moisture.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 27 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 28 | Betaine Salicylate베타인살리실레이트Gentle exfoliant related to salicylic acid (BHA). | Exfoliant |
| 29 | Sucrose Palmitate수크로오스팔미테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Also in 2 of our products | Emollient |
| 30 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 31 | Gellan Gum젤란검Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Also in 1 of our products | Thickener / texture |
| 32 | Sodium Phytate소듐파이테이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 33 | Cellulose셀룰로오스Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 34 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 35 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide →Also in 53 of our products
| Soothing |
| 36 | Cyanocobalamin사이아노코발아민Vitamin B12; gives a pink colour and conditions skin. | Skin conditioning |
| 37 | Polyglutamic Acid폴리글루타믹애씨드Film-forming humectant that holds water on the skin.Also in 1 of our products | Humectant |
| 38 | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Trace3-O-에틸아스코빅애씨드A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 39 | Ceramide NP세라마이드엔피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → | |
| 40 | Dextrin덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 41 | Asiaticoside아시아티코사이드Active compound from centella.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 42 | Madecassic Acid마데카식애씨드Centella asiatica compound, used for soothing and recovery.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 43 | Asiatic Acid아시아틱애씨드Centella compound used for soothing and repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 44 | Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate다이메틸실란올하이알루로네이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water.Also in 2 of our products | Humectant |
| 45 | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate하이드롤라이즈드소듐하이알루로네이트Small fragments of hyaluronic acid for light, layered hydration.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 46 | Potassium Hyaluronate포타슘하이알루로네이트A salt form of hyaluronic acid that holds water in the skin’s surface.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 47 | Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate하이드록시프로필트라이모늄하이알루로네이트Modified hyaluronic acid that clings to skin for longer-lasting moisture.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 48 | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머Cross-linked hyaluronic acid that forms a moisture-holding film.Ingredient guide →Also in 19 of our products | Humectant |
| 49 | Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol소듐하이알루로네이트다이메틸실란올Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 50 | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트Modified hyaluronic acid that binds to skin more strongly.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 51 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Also in 114 of our products | Thickener / texture |
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Shared ingredients only — this doesn’t mean the same effect or a substitute. Amounts and textures can differ. Very common ingredients (water, glycerin and the like) are not counted.
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.