How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Tranexamic Acid, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Ferulic Acid0.5%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Tranexamic Acid2% – 5%
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
What Ferulic Acid does
A plant antioxidant best known for stabilising vitamins C and E. Together the trio roughly doubles photoprotection compared with vitamin C alone.
- Typical strength
- 0.5%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Dry, Combination And Oily skin
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What Tranexamic Acid does
A gentle brightener that interrupts the signals behind melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks, without the irritation of hydroquinone or strong acids.
- Typical strength
- 2% – 5%
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ferulic Acid and Tranexamic Acid together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ferulic Acid and Tranexamic Acid, and neither makes the other less effective.
Which goes first, Ferulic Acid or Tranexamic Acid?
Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Tranexamic Acid. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Ferulic Acid in the morning or at night?
Ferulic Acid: best in the morning. Use in the morning under sunscreen, ideally in a combined C + E + Ferulic serum.
Should I use Tranexamic Acid in the morning or at night?
Tranexamic Acid: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily for at least 8–12 weeks. It works best alongside a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Is Ferulic Acid with Tranexamic Acid safe during pregnancy?
Neither is a known risk in normal cosmetic amounts, but guidance varies for Tranexamic Acid. Check with your doctor.