Comparison
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum vs PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
Anua vs Anua — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
9/10 · Anua
| Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum | PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum | |
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| Brand | Anua | Anua |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight, slightly viscous serum | Watery, lightweight capsule serum that absorbs instantly without any tackiness |
| Finish | matte, smooth | hydrated, plump, dewy |
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| Verdict | A potent brightening serum that pairs 10% niacinamide with 4% tranexamic acid — two well-researched brightening ingredients with complementary mechanisms. This combination targets hyperpigmentation from multiple angles, and the results are visible within a few weeks of consistent use. The texture is clean and non-greasy, sitting well under moisturizer. At $20, this competes directly with serums costing twice as much. The only caveat: 10% niacinamide can cause flushing in some people, so patch test first. | This is the iconic 2026 PDRN launch. Anua was first to bring a dedicated PDRN capsule serum into mass-market K-beauty, and it ranks fourth on Hwahae Global 2026 for good reason. The texture is genuinely featherweight and the PDRN plus collagen stack delivers visible plumping within a few weeks. The undisputed new hydrator to beat. |