Advanced AX5 · 10% tranexamic acid

Clarity.
At full-strength.

10% tranexamic acid. Five stabilized acids.
One powerhouse for tone and texture.

10%
Tranexamic acid
6
Acids, one step
AM + PM
All skin types
Advanced AX5 10% tranexamic acid serum
Founder's pick

Results from home skincare.

5 home-care cases

Before and after 2 weeks of Advanced AX5 at home
Home care

Blemish-prone skin in 2 weeks

Timeline 2 weeks of home use
Routine Advanced AX5 after cleansing
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At-home use. Photos provided by Induction Therapies. Results reflect the routine shown. Individual results vary.

Best serum for dark spots

Made for pigmentation concerns.

10% tranexamic acid helps brighten the look of discoloration, while the acid blend exfoliates dull surface buildup. Together, they help improve the look of:

Dark spots
Sun and age spots
Helps fade the look of brown spots from everyday sun exposure.
Patchy tone
Patchy-looking discoloration
Helps even out the look of blotchy, uneven patches.
Post-blemish
Marks left behind
Helps reduce the look of marks left after breakouts.
Tone
Uneven, dull tone
Exfoliates surface buildup for a brighter, more even look.

Use consistently with daily SPF for the best-looking results. Individual results vary.

How 10% tranexamic acid helps skin look more even.

A brightening ingredient, at a concentration few serums reach. 1–5

1 Dark spots
Brightens the look of dark spots
Helps fade the look of spots and discoloration over time.
2 Even tone
Evens the look of skin tone
Helps blotchy, uneven-looking areas blend into the rest of the skin.
3 Redness
Visibly calms redness
Helps reduce the look of redness for a calmer-looking complexion.

Pair skin-renewal products with daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

“How did you do it?”

Why 10% is the number that matters.

Most tranexamic acid serums stop between 2% and 6%. Reaching 10% in a stable, low-pH formula, alongside five other acids, is the hard part. It's the question we hear most at trade shows.

01
A higher working concentration
10% tranexamic acid, against the 2–6% typical of leading brightening serums.
02
Stabilized at low pH
Calibrated so six acids stay effective together in one formula.
03
Built for daily use
AM and PM, all skin types, with the acids balanced to be gentle on skin.
Tranexamic acid concentration
Advanced AX5 10%
Even & Correct 6%
Discoloration Defense 3%
A-LUMINATE 2%

Comparison: leading brightening serums, by labeled tranexamic acid concentration. 6

Six acids. One step.

10%
Tranexamic Acid
Lead brightener for the look of dark spots.
TCA
Trichloroacetate
Refines texture and enlarged pores.
PA
Phytic Acid
Brightens the look of discoloration.
GA
Glycolic Acid
Smooths texture, lifts radiance.
SA
Salicylic Acid
Helps clear the look of pores.
DL
Delta Lactone
Gentle exfoliation, visibly calms redness.

Vegan · Cruelty-free · Paraben-free · Fragrance-free · Gluten-free · Non-comedogenic

Advanced AX5: acids times five with 10% tranexamic acid

Apply it first. Everything after it works harder.

AX5 refines the surface and rebalances skin, so the next step absorbs more evenly.

Step 1
Advanced AX5
Cleanse, then apply a thin layer. Refines texture and preps the surface.
→
Step 2 · Vitamin C
Applies more evenly
For a brighter, more luminous result.
Step 2 · Retinol
Works more consistently
Smooths texture without overwhelming skin.
Step 2 · Peptides & growth factors
Absorb better
So the routine compounds instead of competes.
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It helps correct uneven tone and texture on its own, and helps whatever you use after absorb more effectively.

Licensed esthetician, AX5 partner practice

Pairing with niacinamide

Two pathways to even tone.

Tranexamic acid and niacinamide are two of the most popular brightening ingredients, and they layer well together for a more even-looking complexion. 7–8

How to layer

Apply Advanced AX5 first to clean skin and let it absorb. Follow with your niacinamide serum or moisturizer. In the AM, Barrier Boost Tinted Beauty Balm adds niacinamide with mineral coverage.

TXA
Brightens the look of dark spots
Advanced AX5’s 10% tranexamic acid helps fade the look of spots and discoloration.
Niacinamide
Evens the look of tone
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) helps improve the look of uneven tone and dullness.
Barrier
Supports the moisture barrier
Niacinamide also helps skin hold moisture, so an active routine feels more comfortable.

A booster for your treatment products.

01
Before peels
Color-correcting prep
Apply before TCA peels to prep skin for a smoother, more even-looking result.
02
Back bar
Reset before treatment serums
Balances skin’s pH and refines the look of pores before the products you apply next.
03
Between visits
Keep results going at home
Twice-daily use keeps tone and texture on track between treatments.

Frequently paired with.

Angelia Inscoe, founder of Induction Therapies

From our founder

Angelia's personal hero product.

Angelia Inscoe founded Induction Therapies in 2014 and brings 30+ years of formulation expertise. Of everything she has built, Advanced AX5 is the formula she reaches for herself every day.

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Common questions.

Is Advanced AX5 good for dark spots?+

Yes. It pairs 10% tranexamic acid with five stabilized acids to help reduce the look of dark spots, patchy tone and post-blemish marks. Use daily with SPF 30+.

Can I use Advanced AX5 with niacinamide?+

Yes. They layer well together. Apply AX5 first, let it absorb, then follow with niacinamide.

How do clients use it at home?+

AM and PM after cleansing, all skin types. Apply before other actives, and pair with daily SPF 30+.

Why does 10% tranexamic acid matter?+

Most leading brightening serums list 2–6%. AX5 delivers 10% in a stabilized, low-pH formula with five additional acids.

Can I use it with my treatment products?+

Yes. Use it as a color-correcting prep before TCA peels, or as a back-bar step before treatment serums.

Is it suitable for sensitive clients?+

The acids are balanced to be gentle on skin. It is vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and free from parabens, fragrance and gluten.

Can we private label it?+

Yes. We can produce Advanced AX5 under your practice’s brand. Contact our team to start.

For practices & dermatology

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  6. Competitor concentrations reflect publicly listed product information for each brand at time of publication.
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References are published research on the individual ingredients, not studies of Advanced AX5. Advanced AX5 is a cosmetic product. Individual results vary.