Dr. Melaxin TX Ampoule Rx
Tranexamic acid is fourth and niacinamide fifth, the pairing Korean formulators reach for when uneven tone is the target, in a 30ml ampoule used between toner and moisturizer.
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- Dry skinCompromised barrierDehydrated skinSensitive skin
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- Shoppers looking for Tranexamic Acid in an ampouleRoutines that want Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the ampoule step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Tranexamic Acid ampoule sold on Korean shelves
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How it works
The TX Ampoule R is a 30ml ampoule, used after toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening. The active it is built around is Tranexamic Acid, named fourth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Adenosine and Allantoin, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Tranexamic Acid stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the ampoule format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the ampoule Dr. Melaxin sells in Korea, Tranexamic Acid and all.
Key benefits
- Tranexamic Acid, the active this ampoule is built around
- Niacinamide, Adenosine, Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate on the same list, actives
- Acetyl Glucosamine and Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23 further down the same list
- Decapeptide-40 and Glutathione further down the same list
- Tranexamic Acid named fourth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
- The Korean-market release of this ampoule, confirmed against its Korean barcode
Key actives
Tranexamic Acidactive
Tranexamic Acid is a synthetic amino acid derivative used for the look of stubborn discolouration and post-blemish marks. It is water soluble, stable and comfortable next to niacinamide, which is how it is usually paired. On this ampoule's own ingredient list it is named fourth.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is named fifth on this ampoule's list, alongside Tranexamic Acid.
Adenosineactive
Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated. The panel names it twelfth on this ampoule's list, beside Tranexamic Acid.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named fourteenth on this ampoule's list, alongside Tranexamic Acid.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizateactive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a water-soluble salt derived from licorice root. The panel names it seventeenth on this ampoule's list, beside Tranexamic Acid.
Where does this ampoule go in my routine?
After toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening. Anything thinner than an ampoule goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Tranexamic Acid and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market ampoule or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Tranexamic Acid and all. We match this ampoule to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Tranexamic Acid?
Niacinamide, Adenosine and Allantoin. The order they are printed in on this ampoule's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Tranexamic Acid sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acetyl Glucosamine and Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Use the TX Ampoule Rx after toner and before moisturizer, morning and evening.
- Apply a small amount of ampoule thinly to the desired area. Gently pat over the face until the ampoule is fully absorbed.
- It sits between the toner and the moisturizer, and it is the layer most worth leaving alone for a minute before anything covers it.
- Twice a day, every day. Do not use it as a spot application on one area; an ampoule is a routine step, not a targeted dose.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this ampoule on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Tranexamic Acid on the list.
- Introduce this ampoule on its own for the first week, so anything your skin does is traceable to the Tranexamic Acid rather than to three changes at once.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula ampoule from Dr. Melaxin, 30ml formulated with Tranexamic Acid and Niacinamide, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Topical tranexamic acid 5% cream is under investigation in the treatment of melasma and is showing promising results in the treatment of epidermal-type melasma.
Faisal R AliConsultant Dermatologist, DermNet NZ Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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