Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum vs celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean serums — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.
Anua
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
£25.95 delivered
£22.00 + £3.95 delivery · free over £25
Ships from UK2–3 days
Ships from UK · £26.80 delivered at MOIDA£22.90 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
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celimax
The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
£20.00 delivered
£16.15 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Ships from UK · £22.90 delivered at MOIDA£19.00 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £22.00 | £16.15 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serums | Serums |
| Key ingredient | Niacinamide + Tranexamic Acid | Retinal |
| Best for | oily, combination, normal | dry, oily, combination, normal |
| Targets | brightening, pores, oil-control, acne | brightening, pigmentation, soothing, firming |
| Size | 30ml | 15ml |
Which should you choose?
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum centres on Niacinamide + Tranexamic Acid, while celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster leads with Retinal. Both work for oily, combination, normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster?
Both are Korean serums. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum is built around Niacinamide + Tranexamic Acid, while celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster leads with Retinal. Both suit oily, combination, normal skin.
Which is cheaper, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum or celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster?
celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster is currently the cheaper of the two at around £16.15. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two serums) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
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