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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Stripping back unnecessary packaging and misleading ingredients, The Ordinary offers an abundance of brilliant, high-performing products at surprisingly affordable prices. This potent formula combines two of the most powerful brightening agents in skin care: pure vitamin C and alpha arbutin, both solubilised in a completely water-free formula for perfect stability. Brightening skin tone and reducing signs of ageing, this formula is particularly adept at reducing the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Perfect for brightening skin and minimising the appearance of uneven skin tone, The Ordinary’s Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is optimised for ideal stability. Notoriously difficult to keep stable, vitamin C and alpha arbutin do not perform at their best when combined with water – hence, this formula is completely water-free. It may feel slightly ‘oily’ for a few seconds after application, despite the fact that it is completely free from oil. Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reducing signs of ageing, while alpha arbutin is a highly purified biosynthetic active ingredient that reduces the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. The Ordinary offers a host of vitamin C-based products to brighten skin – opt for this one if you’re looking for a ‘moderate’ option and a ‘light oil’ texture.
Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM as part of your skincare regimen. Use sun protection in the AM.
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin
- The Ordinary
- 30ml
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
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Stripping back unnecessary packaging and misleading ingredients, The Ordinary offers an abundance of brilliant, high-performing products at surprisingly affordable prices. This potent formula combines two of the most powerful brightening agents in skin care: pure vitamin C and alpha arbutin, both solubilised in a completely water-free formula for perfect stability. Brightening skin tone and reducing signs of ageing, this formula is particularly adept at reducing the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Perfect for brightening skin and minimising the appearance of uneven skin tone, The Ordinary’s Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is optimised for ideal stability. Notoriously difficult to keep stable, vitamin C and alpha arbutin do not perform at their best when combined with water – hence, this formula is completely water-free. It may feel slightly ‘oily’ for a few seconds after application, despite the fact that it is completely free from oil. Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reducing signs of ageing, while alpha arbutin is a highly purified biosynthetic active ingredient that reduces the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. The Ordinary offers a host of vitamin C-based products to brighten skin – opt for this one if you’re looking for a ‘moderate’ option and a ‘light oil’ texture.
Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM as part of your skincare regimen. Use sun protection in the AM.
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin
- The Ordinary
- 30ml
Transparency lies at the heart of our philosophy which is why we have partnered with tech-platform – Provenance – to cut through the industry ‘noise’ and equip you with key facts that matter. A 'proof point' with a green tick means a third party has verified the accuracy of the statement whereas no green tick means that there isn't independent confirmation (yet!), but that the brand has still supplied substantiating evidence (which you can view yourself). Discover the proof points for this product below.
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Great product.
Love this, great for brightening skin and dark marks
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Haven’t seen results yet
Need to use it for longer seems good so far.
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Ascorbic acid
I didn’t really like this product, it’s  very oily and I didn’t like the feeling it had in my skin, I didn’t really see a change but I only used it for 2 weeks, wouldn’t buy again.
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Okay
I’ve still not seen a big difference in my skin with this!! A shame but probably won’t buy again!
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Alright
This serum is ok, my skin didn’t seem to get on with it though and it caused a breakout of blemishes so I had to stop using it. Unfortunately this meant I didn’t really see any positive effects so I can’t really say much. If you haven’t got blemish prone skin then maybe this product would work better.Â
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Good.
It’s only been a few weeks but I feel my skin looks brighter. I can’t wait to see more progress.
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It’s okay
I don’t really notice a huge difference but I also have been using it consistently! It feels quite oily and heavy so best to use it at night
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Best for pigmentation on brown skin
works wonder when used consistently, even though I was unable to use it consistently i noticed visible difference in my persistent hyperpigmentation. had i used it consistently would have definitely gotten rid of all my hyperpigmentation. (Tip use at night avoid using in the day or use with spf in the day).
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Even skin tone!
This product has really helped to even out my skin tone and improve skin texture! So good!
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The ordinary
I’ve used the ordinary’s alpha arbutin 2% + HA Concentrated Serum 30ml before and decided to try this one. I hope it eventually fades my dark spots.
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