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Transino Whitening Essence EXⅡ

トランシーノ薬用ホワイトニングエッセンスEXⅡ
skincare brightening serum
Contains alcohol Fragrance free
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Product Description

Japan's #1 OTC whitening serum. Contains tranexamic acid (medicated/quasi-drug). Targets melasma and dark spots. Pharmaceutical-grade formula from Daiichi Sankyo. Visible results in 4-6 weeks.

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What's in It

tranexamic acid vitamin C ethyl squalane

Full ingredient list (26)

Active Ingredient: Tranexamic Acid/Other Ingredients: Na Trehalose Sulfate, Polymethacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Solution, Hikiokoshi Extract-1, Mulberry Extract, Ca Solution Of D-pantethein Sulfonate, Sardine Extract, Bisethoxydiglycol Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid, Himefuuro Extract +18 more

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Benibana Extract-1, Water, Butylene Glycol, Sugar Squalane, Glyceryl Trioctanoate, Saturated Fatty Acid Glyceryl, PEG Stearate, Cetanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Soybean Phospholipid, Phytosterol, Stearic Acid, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Ingredients from the YesStyle listing, July 2026. Formulas can change between batches; check your packaging for the definitive list.

FAQ

How long does it take to see results on melasma?
Most users report visible improvement within 8 weeks of consistent twice daily use. This matches the clinical testing timeline for tranexamic acid in melasma treatment. Some people see changes earlier (around 4 weeks), but 2 months is the benchmark the manufacturer uses.
Is this the same tranexamic acid used in prescription melasma treatments?
Yes, it's the same active ingredient. The difference is concentration and delivery. Prescription oral tranexamic acid works systemically, while this topical version targets melanin production locally in the skin. Transino is made by Daiichi Sankyo, a pharmaceutical company, so the formulation is research backed.
Can I use this for general dark spots or just melasma?
It works on hyperpigmentation broadly, not just melasma. Tranexamic acid suppresses melanin production, so it's effective for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (acne scars), sun spots, and general uneven tone. Melasma is just what it's most known for because that's the hardest type of hyperpigmentation to treat.

Learn More

Brand Guide Transino Whitening Essence EX II Alternatives: What to Buy Instead Buying Guide Best Japanese Anti Aging Skincare: Products That Deliver Results Buying Guide Best Japanese Ceramide Skincare Products for Barrier Repair Ingredient What is Tranexamic Acid?

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