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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum

The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum

A concentrated serum with pure alpha arbutin and hyaluronic acid for more visibly even-toned skin.

  • Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL
  • sephora.com: $11.50
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

-Alpha Arbutin: Reduces the looks of spots and hyperpigmentation.
-Hyaluronic Acid: Acts as a hydrating delivery system and optimizes skin exposure to alpha arbutin.

Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Alpha-arbutin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

Formulation: Lightweight Serum
 
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.




What Else You Need to Know: Formulated without alcohol, silicone, nuts, or fragrance, this serum visibly reduces spots and hyperpigmentation with alpha arbutin. It also contains hyaluronic acid, which acts as a hydrating delivery system and optimizes skin’s exposure to alpha arbutin.

Note: Alpha Arbutin is extremely sensitive to degradation in the presence of water if the pH of the formulation is not ideal. The pH of this formula has been shown to be the most suitable pH to minimize degradation of Alpha Arbutin. Product color may change. This is a natural occurrence, certain ingredients in the product can change color when exposed to sunlight or increased temperature. Testing has shown that the efficacy and safety profile of the active ingredient remains stable.