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The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

86 /100
serum 30ml ~9EUR CA
Fragrance-free Vegan Cruelty-free

A concentrated brightening serum with 2% alpha-arbutin (hydroquinone alternative) and hyaluronic acid. Targets dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation without irritation.

Score breakdown

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Efficacy

A

Safety

A

Comedogenicity

A

Transparency

A

Skin-type fit

Strengths

  • 2% alpha-arbutin (safe brightener)
  • Hyaluronic acid hydration
  • 8-ingredient clean formula
  • Safe for all skin types

Weaknesses

  • Slow results (8-12 weeks)
  • Not as potent as prescription hydroquinone

Full ingredient list

1 B
2 A
3 ?
Sodium Hyaluronate
4 ?
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
5 A
6 ?
Pentylene Glycol
7 B
8 ?
Chlorphenesin

Best for

dry skinoily skincombination skinsensitive skinnormal skin hyperpigmentation

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