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Farmacy

Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid

Name: Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid
Brand: Farmacy

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Overall score8.0

Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid scores 8.0/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Gluconolactone

Works on your skin

#3Pentylene Glycol

Humectant with antimicrobial properties

#4Isopentyldiol

Draws in moisture

Score breakdown

Overall

8.0

Hydration Efficacy5.5

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength6.5

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Scores last verified: July 2026

What makes Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid stand out

Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner with Azelaic Acid is an excellent toner with an overall score of 8.0/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Gluconolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

Key ingredients

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Gluconolactone
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
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Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Isopentyldiol
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Tranexamic Acid
Works on your skin — #5 in the INCI list
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Betaine
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list

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Full ingredient list

21 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

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Ingredient breakdown

Draws in moisture8
Works on your skin7
Holds the formula together3
Formula balancers2
Other ingredient1

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