What This Serum Does for Your Skin
The PURITO SEOUL TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum is a multi-active treatment for visible skin damage. It works on dark spots, uneven tone, and texture in a single formula. Most serums ask you to choose one concern. This one works on several.
The three headline actives each target a different layer of the problem. Tranexamic Acid at 6% works on discolouration at its source. Niacinamide at 10% refines, brightens, and balances. Retinal at 25 ppm encourages your skin to renew itself more quickly.
Supporting these actives are Ceramide NP to reinforce your skin barrier and Centella Asiatica Extract to keep skin calm. Allantoin and Bisabolol are soothers that help skin stay comfortable as it adjusts to the actives. Glutathione and Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone are antioxidants that protect against free radical damage linked to dullness.
The formula contains no synthetic fragrance and no alcohol. It is vegan and cruelty-free. The finish is lightweight and absorbs quickly, leaving no greasy residue.
The Key Ingredients Inside
Tranexamic Acid at 6% works by blocking the signal that tells your skin to produce excess melanin. This makes it effective for post-acne marks, melasma, and areas of long-standing uneven tone. At 6%, the concentration is at the higher end of what most serums use.
Niacinamide at 10% is a well-researched form of Vitamin B3. It supports your skin barrier, helps regulate oil production, and gently fades discolouration. It also has a visible effect on the appearance of enlarged pores at this concentration.
Retinal is retinaldehyde, a vitamin A derivative that sits one step closer to retinoic acid than standard retinol. Your skin converts it faster, which means quicker visible results than a comparable retinol serum. Here it sits at 25 ppm in an encapsulated form. The encapsulation protects its stability and releases it gradually onto skin. Its role is cell turnover: encouraging your skin to shed older surface cells and replace them with fresher ones, smoothing texture and softening lines over time.
Ceramide NP reinforces your skin barrier to reduce water loss. Centella Asiatica Extract calms irritation from the other actives. Glutathione and Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone shield against the free radical damage behind dullness and uneven texture.
How Your Skin Responds Over Time
The first uses are mostly about adjustment. Retinal is a potent active, and even at 25 ppm some skin types experience a mild sensitivity period. Slight tightness or occasional flaking can occur, particularly if you are new to vitamin A products. Starting with two to three nights a week and building up gradually is the sensible approach.
With consistent use, most people notice a shift in skin texture. Surface roughness softens. Skin looks more refined. Pores appear less prominent as Niacinamide works and cell turnover clears congestion from the surface.
The brightening actives take longer to show their effect. Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide working together make dark spots appear lighter and skin tone look more even. Post-acne marks fade more quickly than they would without treatment. Patience and daily SPF are both essential. Retinal makes skin more sensitive to UV light, so consistent sun protection is the other half of the treatment.
How to Layer It in Your Routine
This serum is for evening use only. Retinal degrades in sunlight and increases UV sensitivity, so night use is both more effective and safer.
Shake the bottle gently three to five times before each use. The encapsulated retinal capsules settle at the bottom. Shaking disperses them evenly through the formula so you get a consistent amount with each application.
Apply after your toner or essence, as the first treatment step on clean skin. Use a small amount and pat it gently across your face. Avoid the immediate eye area and lips. Patting rather than rubbing helps the gel absorb without dragging skin.
Do not layer this serum on the same night as strong exfoliating acids or a separate high-strength Vitamin C product. Combining too many actives at once raises the chance of irritation without adding benefit. Keep the rest of your evening routine simple: a gentle moisturiser, and if your skin is dry, a light facial oil or barrier cream on top.
The following morning, always finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher. This protects the results you are building and the integrity of your skin barrier while the retinal works overnight.
Who This Serum Is For
This serum suits people dealing with more than one visible concern at once. Discolouration, uneven tone, and texture issues often appear together, particularly after acne, hormonal changes, or years of limited sun protection.
It works for all skin types, including oily, combination, and sensitive skin that has some tolerance to actives. If you are entirely new to retinoids, start slowly. The calming and barrier-supporting ingredients help your skin adjust, but patience in the early weeks pays off later.
It is not suitable for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to the retinal content. Speak to your GP or dermatologist if you are pregnant or have a skin condition that requires prescription treatment.
If your skin has been stuck in a cycle of fading one mark only to have another appear, this serum addresses both the discolouration and the texture behind it. Vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and alcohol-free. Give it consistent evening use with good daily SPF, and your skin will show the difference.
