2% Tranexamic Acid Serum

serum · 75 g · Skincare

The Inkey List 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum is free of fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 23-ingredient list, with glycerin, vitamin c and squalane. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Tranexamic acid
Targets dark spots and uneven tone.

Full ingredient list, decoded

23 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua (Water/ Eau)
2Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4Ascorbyl Glucoside
5Tranexamic Acid
6Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
71-Methylhydanto- in-2-Imide
8Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
9PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
10CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
12Cetearyl Olivate
13Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
14Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
15Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
17SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
18EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
19Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
20Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
21Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
22Lactobacillus Ferment
23Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…

Source: The Inkey List product page, uk.theinkeylist.com/products/tranexamic-acid-serum, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Benzyl Alcohol (#13)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inkey List 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. The Inkey List 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Inkey List 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is The Inkey List 2% Tranexamic Acid Serum good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, mi allergy, rosacea-prone skin and redness-prone skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Vitamin C, Squalane and Tranexamic acid.