Product record / Serums, Tranexamic Acid
SerumPaula's ChoiceCLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum
- $55
- retail price
- 3%
- tranexamic
- $1.83
- per mL
- Data source
- Concentrations disclosed by brandPaula's Choice discloses 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 0.5% bakuchiol directly in its own product marketing copy for this serum -- independently corroborated verbatim across two retailer mirrors of the brand's own product copy (Dermstore and Cloud10Beauty, both fetched 2026-07-30) plus a third source (SearchWellness). This corrects an earlier research pass that assumed no percentages were disclosed for this product; all three are, in fact, brand-disclosed. INCI order (niacinamide 2nd, tranexamic acid 4th, bakuchiol 16th of ~22) confirmed via INCIDecoder (fetched 2026-07-30). Size 1 fl oz / 30 mL and Amazon price $55.00 PA-API-verified 2026-07-30 (ASIN B092397B3V). No independently verifiable rating/review count could be confirmed this session -- omitted rather than guessed.
- Best for
- Brightening & dark spots
- How it feels
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum
- Value
- $55 for 30 mL · $1.83/mL
01 / The key active
Tranexamic Acid at 3%
This product discloses 3% tranexamic acid — concentrations disclosed by brand.
Concentrations disclosed by brand.Paula's Choice discloses 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 0.5% bakuchiol directly in its own product marketing copy for this serum -- independently corroborated verbatim across two retailer mirrors of the brand's own product copy (Dermstore and Cloud10Beauty, both fetched 2026-07-30) plus a third source (SearchWellness). This corrects an earlier research pass that assumed no percentages were disclosed for this product; all three are, in fact, brand-disclosed. INCI order (niacinamide 2nd, tranexamic acid 4th, bakuchiol 16th of ~22) confirmed via INCIDecoder (fetched 2026-07-30). Size 1 fl oz / 30 mL and Amazon price $55.00 PA-API-verified 2026-07-30 (ASIN B092397B3V). No independently verifiable rating/review count could be confirmed this session -- omitted rather than guessed.
Other products with Tranexamic Acid:
02 / The full ingredient list
Every ingredient, in label order
Exactly as printed, each token matched to the EU CosIng register and flagged where a CIR safety assessment exists. Highlighted rows are the key actives.
| # | Ingredient, as printed | CosIng functions | CIR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Water |
| — |
| 02 | Niacinamide |
| — |
| 03 | Glycerin |
| — |
| 04 | Tranexamic Acid |
| — |
| 05 | C13-15 Alkane |
| — |
| 06 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| — |
| 07 | Dicaprylyl Carbonate |
| — |
| 08 | Ethyl Macadamiate |
| — |
| 09 | Behenyl Alcohol |
| — |
| 10 | Glyceryl Stearate |
| — |
| 11 | Butylene Glycol |
| — |
| 12 | Silybum Marianum Seed Oil |
| — |
| 13 | Tocopherol |
| — |
| 14 | Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate |
| — |
| 15 | Lecithin |
| — |
| 16 | Bakuchiol |
| — |
| 17 | Xanthan Gum |
| — |
| 18 | Caprylyl Glycol |
| — |
| 19 | Hydrogenated Lecithin |
| — |
| 20 | Allantoin |
| — |
| 21 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil |
| — |
| 22 | Hexylene Glycol |
| — |
22 ingredients as printed · 22 exact CosIng matches · source: concentrations disclosed by brand
03 / Where to buy
Where to buy CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum
Buy on Amazon $55Amazon price as of 2026-07-30.
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05 / Questions
Frequently asked
- What's in Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum?
- Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum lists 22 ingredients. Key active: 3% Tranexamic Acid. Paula's Choice discloses 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 0.5% bakuchiol directly in its own product marketing copy for this serum -- independently corroborated verbatim across two retailer mirrors of the brand's own product copy (Dermstore and Cloud10Beauty, both fetched 2026-07-30) plus a third source (SearchWellness). This corrects an earlier research pass that assumed no percentages were disclosed for this product; all three are, in fact, brand-disclosed. INCI order (niacinamide 2nd, tranexamic acid 4th, bakuchiol 16th of ~22) confirmed via INCIDecoder (fetched 2026-07-30). Size 1 fl oz / 30 mL and Amazon price $55.00 PA-API-verified 2026-07-30 (ASIN B092397B3V). No independently verifiable rating/review count could be confirmed this session -- omitted rather than guessed. The full ingredient list, matched to EU CosIng, is on this page.
- Does Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum work?
- Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum contains Tranexamic Acid. See the full ingredient breakdown and community verdict on this page.
- How much Tranexamic Acid is in Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum?
- 3% Tranexamic Acid. Paula's Choice discloses 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 0.5% bakuchiol directly in its own product marketing copy for this serum -- independently corroborated verbatim across two retailer mirrors of the brand's own product copy (Dermstore and Cloud10Beauty, both fetched 2026-07-30) plus a third source (SearchWellness). This corrects an earlier research pass that assumed no percentages were disclosed for this product; all three are, in fact, brand-disclosed. INCI order (niacinamide 2nd, tranexamic acid 4th, bakuchiol 16th of ~22) confirmed via INCIDecoder (fetched 2026-07-30). Size 1 fl oz / 30 mL and Amazon price $55.00 PA-API-verified 2026-07-30 (ASIN B092397B3V). No independently verifiable rating/review count could be confirmed this session -- omitted rather than guessed.
- Where can I buy Paula's Choice CLINICAL Discoloration Repair Serum?
- $55.00 on Amazon (price recorded as of the date shown). Paula's Choice discloses 3% tranexamic acid, 5% niacinamide, and 0.5% bakuchiol directly in its own product marketing copy for this serum -- independently corroborated verbatim across two retailer mirrors of the brand's own product copy (Dermstore and Cloud10Beauty, both fetched 2026-07-30) plus a third source (SearchWellness). This corrects an earlier research pass that assumed no percentages were disclosed for this product; all three are, in fact, brand-disclosed. INCI order (niacinamide 2nd, tranexamic acid 4th, bakuchiol 16th of ~22) confirmed via INCIDecoder (fetched 2026-07-30). Size 1 fl oz / 30 mL and Amazon price $55.00 PA-API-verified 2026-07-30 (ASIN B092397B3V). No independently verifiable rating/review count could be confirmed this session -- omitted rather than guessed.