Licorice Extract vs Tranexamic Acid
Both target pigmentation and redness. Here's how they differ, and whether you should pick one or use both.
| Licorice Extract | Tranexamic Acid | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Pigmentation and redness | Pigmentation and redness |
| Typical strength | varies (glabridin ~0.5%) | 2% – 5% |
| Best time | AM/PM | AM/PM |
| Irritation | ||
| Best for | Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily | Sensitive, Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry |
| Pregnancy | Safe | Ask |
| Price in India | ₹400 – ₹1,500 | ₹500 – ₹1,800 |
The verdict
Both are similarly gentle. Choose based on your main goal: Licorice Extract for pigmentation and redness, Tranexamic Acid for pigmentation and redness.
Using both? Safe to mix There is no known chemical conflict between Licorice Extract and Tranexamic Acid, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (pigmentation and redness), so together they reinforce each other. How to layer them →
Licorice Extract in short
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
Tranexamic Acid in short
A gentle brightener that interrupts the signals behind melasma, sun spots and post-acne marks, without the irritation of hydroquinone or strong acids.
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