■■ Morning Routine
5 Steps · Combination Skin · Peptides + Tranexamic Acid
■ Tranexamic Acid — Brightening & dark spot corrector ■ Peptides — Collagen stimulation & anti-aging repair
Cleanser ■ 30–45 sec
pH-balanced gentle cleanser. No scrubs, no actives — keep it
1 simple in the AM.
Try:
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Gentle Vanicream Gentle Face Wash
Tip: On mornings after Tazret, a plain water rinse is fine if skin feels tight.
■ Tranexamic Acid 5% ■ 45–60 sec
■ BRIGHTENING
Try:
Brightens skin tone, fades dark spots and post-acne marks. More
2 stable and gentler than Vitamin C — great for combo skin.
The Inkey List Tranexamic Acid Paula's Choice
10% Azelaic Booster CosRx The Vitamin C 23
Serum (TX variant) Good Molecules Discoloration
Tip: Apply to dry skin. Wait 30–60 sec before layering. Safe to use even on
mildly sensitive days. Serum
■ Peptide Serum ■ 45–60 sec
■ ANTI-AGING
Try:
Stimulates collagen production and repairs skin barrier — works
3 synergistically with Tazret's cell-turnover action.
The Ordinary Buffet Olay Regenerist
Micro-Sculpting Serum INKEY List Peptide
Moisturiser Paula's Choice Peptide Booster
Tip: Layer over TX serum. Peptides are non-irritating and safe every single
morning, including post-Tazret.
Moisturiser ■ ■ 30 sec
Lightweight gel-cream with ceramides — non-comedogenic for Try:
4 combo skin. Locks in both serums.
Tip: Don't skip — Tazret disrupts the moisture barrier and both serums need
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream CeraVe AM
Facial Moisturiser Belif True Cream Aqua Bomb
to be sealed in.
SPF 50+ ■ ■ 45–60 sec
Broad-spectrum SPF 50+. Always the very last step. Tranexamic Try:
5 Acid results are amplified with consistent sun protection.
Tip: Use ¼ tsp for face + neck. Reapply every 2 hrs outdoors. Essential with
EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50 Round Lab Birch Juice SPF
Tazret. 50+
■ Why Tranexamic Acid + Peptides Work So Well Together
■ TX Acid fades pigmentation caused ■ Peptides rebuild collagen lost from ■ Together: brighter, firmer skin
by sun + inflammation aging + Tazret use with no irritation risk
Drop to 3 steps only: Cleanser → Moisturiser → SPF. Skip TX Acid and Peptide serum if
■■ Morning After Tazret?
skin feels red or peeling.
For informational purposes only. Consult a dermatologist for personalised advice when using prescription actives like tazarotene.