Lightweight brightening care with 1% tranexamic acid

Hada Labo Perfect White Tranexamic Acid Cream is a 50g facial moisturizer made in Vietnam. Rohto lists 1% tranexamic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate), vitamin E (tocopherol), hyaluronic acid, Nano HA and fermented Job's tears extract. The brand describes the texture as lightweight, quick-absorbing and non-greasy.

Rohto lists this Cream separately from the Perfect White Gel Cream. Check the exact product name and ingredient panel on the packaging, since formulas can differ by version and batch.

Highlighted ingredients

• Tranexamic acid (1%) - listed by Rohto as a brightening active.
• Niacinamide - included in the formula information published by Rohto.
• Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) and vitamin E (tocopherol) - included in Rohto's highlighted ingredient list.
• Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) and Nano HA (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) - moisturizing ingredients in the formula.
• Job's tears seed extract and fermented Job's tears extract - botanical ingredients listed by Rohto.
• Squalane - an emollient included in the published ingredient list.

How to use

Cleanse your face and apply lotion, then spread a suitable amount of cream over the face. Rohto recommends morning use and says to use a sunscreen product during the day. The published formula lists UV-filter ingredients, but the product information reviewed does not state an SPF rating. Use a dedicated sunscreen for sun protection.

Product specifications

Specification	Details
Product type	Facial cream
Net weight	50g per jar
Brand / product line	Hada Labo / Perfect White
Brand origin	Japan
Country of manufacture	Vietnam
Highlighted actives	Tranexamic acid 1%, niacinamide, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), tocopherol (vitamin E)
Moisturizing and botanical ingredients	Sodium hyaluronate (HA), hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid (Nano HA), fermented Job's tears extract and squalane
UV-filter ingredients in published INCI	Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. No SPF rating is stated in the product information reviewed.
Formula note	Rohto's published ingredient list includes Lavandula Hybrida Oil and Geraniol. Check the package if you avoid fragrance-related ingredients.
Directions	Apply to the face after cleansing and lotion. Rohto recommends morning use and sunscreen during the day.
Full ingredient list published by Rohto	Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen (Job's Tears) Seed Extract, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate (HA), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (Nano HA), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Talc, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 60, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polystyrene, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Geraniol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol
SKU	KDHLSDCSGTS50

Frequently asked questions

How much tranexamic acid does this cream contain?

Rohto lists 1% tranexamic acid for Perfect White Tranexamic Acid Cream. Check the package because formulas can differ by version or batch.

Does it replace sunscreen?

No SPF rating is stated in the product information reviewed. Rohto recommends using a sunscreen product during the day, so use a dedicated sunscreen for sun protection.

When should I apply it?

Apply after cleansing and lotion. Rohto recommends morning use; follow the directions on the package you receive.

What should I know if I avoid fragrance-related ingredients?

Rohto's product page describes the cream as having no fragrance, but the published ingredient list includes Lavandula Hybrida Oil and Geraniol. Since these details do not match, check the package ingredient panel if you avoid fragrance-related ingredients.

How is the Cream different from the Gel Cream?

Rohto lists Perfect White Tranexamic Acid Cream and Perfect White Tranexamic Acid Gel Cream as separate products. The Cream product page specifies 1% tranexamic acid. Check the exact product name and formula on the package.