You know that girl who claims she fixed her melasma with a single serum? Yeah, I rolled my eyes too. Then Anua sent this over and I figured I’d test it on my stubborn post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from a breakout that just *would not die*.
The real test? Whether 70% “active ingredients” could actually fade dark spots without that chemical peel sting. Most niacinamide serums at this concentration are just tax on your wallet with a side of irritation.
🔬 **The Specs That Matter**
It’s a lightweight serum. $28 for 30ml. The claim that got me: “70% active ingredients” — mostly niacinamide and peach extract. No water as the first ingredient, which is rare.
Niacinamide 5%
Not the 10% you see everywhere — less sting, more steady fade
Peach Extract 65%
Sounds gimmicky, but it’s a natural brightener with vitamin C-like properties
No Scent
Actually none. The peach smell is from the extract, not perfume. Thank god.
✨ **Ingredients That Actually Work**
Two things fight your hyperpigmentation here: niacinamide blocks pigment transfer, peach extract chews up existing dark spots. The rest is just supporting cast — licorice root for soothing, adenosine for anti-aging.
- Niacinamide 5%: Blocks melanin from rising to surface
- Peach Extract: Natural brightener with gentle exfoliation
- Licorice Root: Calms redness around dark spots
- Adenosine: Smooths texture while you fade
💧 **Texture Talk & Real Talk**
Feels like water slipping over glass. Absorbs in 12 seconds flat. No stickiness. I hate sticky serums — this one disappears like it was never there.
Week 2: The spots didn’t vanish overnight (obviously), but the *redness* around them faded fast. Unexpected win: my pores looked smaller. Not tightened, just… cleaner. That peach extract does something weirdly good for texture.
📊 **Did It Actually Fade the Spots?**
After 3 weeks: the dark purple post-acne mark turned pink, then barely there. The old sunspot on my cheek? Still there, but softer. It’s not a laser. It’s a steady fade, not a vanish.
🏆 **The Final Call**
Not a miracle worker. But for fresh hyperpigmentation and daily glow maintenance? It’s a solid tool in your toolbox. Better than 90% of niacinamide serums at this price.