MELA-PRO Rice & TXA Serum - Korean Skincare for Dull Skin - Dark Spot Corrector, Radiant Skin, Hyperpigmentation Treatment with 5% Tranexamic Acid & Niacinamide, Glutathione, 1.01oz

This serum is supposed to be applied before moisturizer, followed by sunscreen. I have been applying it to the toned skin areas and started to see some effects of it. Although the spots still remain more toned, I do see the tone getting more consistent with other areas. The serum is thick enough to apply it in a concentrated area. I do not have any skin irritation issue with this. I like this skin care overall and find that this little bottle can last for quite a while.

This has a very nice lightweight lotion feel to it. I love the pump top so you can squeeze out very little at a time. It does feel moisturizing but I haven't noticed any dramatic effects.I did not notice any smell and I did not have any skin reactions to this.I'm not too impressed with the packaging as the red and white makes it look like medical care and not like something I want to keep on my vanity.

I have used a lot of different serums and what surprised me the most about this one is how it left my skin after application and the texture. The texture was a milky white liquid but it was not thick and actually absorbed quickly and quite well into my skin. It left my skin so dewy and glowy that I was amazed. I didn't apply moisturizer after because it looked like I had already applied it. I expected it to be super greasy or tacky but it was not at all. My skin felt smooth and looked great. So stoked.I have used a 6% tranexamic acid serum before so I wasn't concerned that it would be too harsh and it wasn't. No stinging, redness or irritation on my skin. This is not a large body so with twice daily application (morning and evening) on the face and neck, this will last a month about. The price is good ($17 at time of review) so totally reasonable. The way this left my skin after application was a lot nicer than some pricier serums!

This calls itself a serum but looks more like a cream/lotion… specifically, the consistency reminds me of sunscreen. It doesn’t have a scent, glides on smooth, and not much is needed. I could be using this on my whole face and neck, but I’m honestly targeting my cheek and brow bone areas where I already have signs of some sun damage/discoloration. I’m hoping this will help fade my spots and with the addition of sunscreen and sun protection, can help prevent them from getting worse.

I have a couple of dark spots that I have been hoping to lighten. I’ve been treating them for over a year, and I have made some headway, but progress is slow. So I’m applying this selectively to the areas that I’m hoping to further lighten. This has many of the same ingredients that have proven beneficial in other over the counter skin products, especially tranexamic acid. I’m not sure what it is about Korean skincare products, but I often end up liking them better than products produced elsewhere, and this is no exception to that rule of thumb. This is a thin white cream that pumps easily out of the bottle. I find it easy to control the amount dispensed. (Most of the dark spot products I have used in the past have been thin serums. If I place the serum on a finger prior to application, some can run off quickly and be lost.) It spreads easily, dries quickly, and isn’t oily or sticky. Once dry, it leaves my skin with a nice, silky smooth feel. I received the product in March 2025. The expiration date (found both on the box and on the bottom of the bottle) is in September 2027.

This looks more like a cream than a serum, but it absorbs just as easily as a regular serum. I haven't yet seen any dramatic improvements in the discoloration on my face, but it hasn't irritated my sensitive skin so far and doesn't leave my skin feeling dry. I think the $17 list price is pretty reasonable as well considering the ingredients. I'm glad I tried this product and I'll keep using it to see what results I'll get over time.

Excellent, nice texture, has left my skin bright and glowing. Wonderful.

Started using after I healed from a chemical peel. No difference seen at all