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KrX Mela Defense Brightening Serum with Tranexamic Acid
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$53.50
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KrX Aesthetics Mela Defense Brightening Serum
Dark spots, melasma and post-acne marks can be stubborn. KrX Aesthetics Mela Defense Brightening Serum is a lightweight Korean brightening serum made to help fade visible discoloration and create a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
The lightweight formula combines 5% Tranexamic Acid and 3% Niacinamide with fermented rice water that has its foundation in traditional Korean skincare. It absorbs quickly and layers easily with the rest of your routine.
What Makes It Different
Mela Defense helps improve discoloration without relying on exfoliating acids or peels. Tranexamic Acid targets dark spots and uneven pigmentation, Niacinamide helps brighten and even skin tone, and fermented rice water helps keep skin comfortable and balanced.
5% Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid helps reduce the excess pigment that causes dark spots and uneven skin tone. With daily use, it can help fade the appearance of melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks for a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
3% Niacinamide
Also known as Vitamin B3, Niacinamide helps brighten uneven skin tone while supporting the skin barrier. It can also help reduce visible redness, smooth the skin and make enlarged pores look less noticeable.
Fermented Rice Water
With roots in traditional Korean skincare, fermented rice water helps support healthy, balanced skin while complementing the serum's brightening ingredients.
Why It Stands Out
- Helps fade stubborn dark spots
- Improves the appearance of melasma and hyperpigmentation
- Helps reduce post-acne marks
- Brightens uneven skin tone
- Helps improve the look of sun damage
- Contains 5% Tranexamic Acid + 3% Niacinamide
- Lightweight and easy to layer
Pila's tip: When dark spots or melasma are your concern, don't skip sunscreen. I recommend using Mela Defense daily and applying [KrX SunBlocker] every morning. Daily sun protection helps keep existing discoloration from getting darker and protects the progress you're making.
How to Use
After cleansing and toning, apply 1–2 pumps to the face and neck, concentrating on areas with dark spots or uneven tone.
Follow with moisturizer. Use morning and/or evening. During the day, always finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Pairs Well With
KrX Mela Defense Brightening Cream for added moisture and a complete Mela Defense routine for dark spots and uneven skin tone.
[KrX SunBlocker] as the essential final step in your morning routine to protect against sun exposure that can make discoloration darker.
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum when you also want more hydration, smoothing and firmness. Apply Rejuvenate before Mela Defense.
Looking for more options? Shop my esthetician-selected skincare for hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
FAQ
Q: Can Mela Defense help with melasma?
A: Yes. KrX Mela Defense Brightening Serum contains 5% Tranexamic Acid to help fade the appearance of melasma, dark spots and uneven pigmentation.
Q: Can I use Mela Defense for post-acne dark spots?
A: Yes. Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide can help fade the discoloration left behind after blemishes have healed.
Q: Can I use Mela Defense every day?
A: Yes. Unlike some treatments for hyperpigmentation, Mela Defense is designed for daily use. Apply it morning and/or evening, and always use broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Full Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, B-Isabolol, Polyacrylate Cross-Polymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Flower Ferment Extract, Hexylresorcinol, t-Butyl Alcohol, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione.
Ingredients may change from time to time. Please check the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Regular price
$53.50
Shipping calculated at checkout.
KrX Aesthetics Mela Defense Brightening Serum
Dark spots, melasma and post-acne marks can be stubborn. KrX Aesthetics Mela Defense Brightening Serum is a lightweight Korean brightening serum made to help fade visible discoloration and create a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
The lightweight formula combines 5% Tranexamic Acid and 3% Niacinamide with fermented rice water that has its foundation in traditional Korean skincare. It absorbs quickly and layers easily with the rest of your routine.
What Makes It Different
Mela Defense helps improve discoloration without relying on exfoliating acids or peels. Tranexamic Acid targets dark spots and uneven pigmentation, Niacinamide helps brighten and even skin tone, and fermented rice water helps keep skin comfortable and balanced.
5% Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid helps reduce the excess pigment that causes dark spots and uneven skin tone. With daily use, it can help fade the appearance of melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks for a clearer, more even-looking complexion.
3% Niacinamide
Also known as Vitamin B3, Niacinamide helps brighten uneven skin tone while supporting the skin barrier. It can also help reduce visible redness, smooth the skin and make enlarged pores look less noticeable.
Fermented Rice Water
With roots in traditional Korean skincare, fermented rice water helps support healthy, balanced skin while complementing the serum's brightening ingredients.
Why It Stands Out
- Helps fade stubborn dark spots
- Improves the appearance of melasma and hyperpigmentation
- Helps reduce post-acne marks
- Brightens uneven skin tone
- Helps improve the look of sun damage
- Contains 5% Tranexamic Acid + 3% Niacinamide
- Lightweight and easy to layer
Pila's tip: When dark spots or melasma are your concern, don't skip sunscreen. I recommend using Mela Defense daily and applying [KrX SunBlocker] every morning. Daily sun protection helps keep existing discoloration from getting darker and protects the progress you're making.
How to Use
After cleansing and toning, apply 1–2 pumps to the face and neck, concentrating on areas with dark spots or uneven tone.
Follow with moisturizer. Use morning and/or evening. During the day, always finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Pairs Well With
KrX Mela Defense Brightening Cream for added moisture and a complete Mela Defense routine for dark spots and uneven skin tone.
[KrX SunBlocker] as the essential final step in your morning routine to protect against sun exposure that can make discoloration darker.
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Daily Serum when you also want more hydration, smoothing and firmness. Apply Rejuvenate before Mela Defense.
Looking for more options? Shop my esthetician-selected skincare for hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
FAQ
Q: Can Mela Defense help with melasma?
A: Yes. KrX Mela Defense Brightening Serum contains 5% Tranexamic Acid to help fade the appearance of melasma, dark spots and uneven pigmentation.
Q: Can I use Mela Defense for post-acne dark spots?
A: Yes. Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide can help fade the discoloration left behind after blemishes have healed.
Q: Can I use Mela Defense every day?
A: Yes. Unlike some treatments for hyperpigmentation, Mela Defense is designed for daily use. Apply it morning and/or evening, and always use broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Full Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, B-Isabolol, Polyacrylate Cross-Polymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Flower Ferment Extract, Hexylresorcinol, t-Butyl Alcohol, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione.
Ingredients may change from time to time. Please check the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient list.