The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

Deciem

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2.7

38 reviews
42%
would repurchase
4.1/5
package quality
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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.

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2.0
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summerseabreeze

3 years ago

Did this help to lighten a new dark patch I've noticed on my upper cheek, or existing acne marks? Unfortunately it didn't. And that's unusual because I usually respond very well to Arbutin, even at 1%...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

1.0
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Ambien

4 years ago

Came here to see if anyone else had the same problem - this breaks me out giving me really nasty, deep, blood filled pimples that take a long time to heal. Only using it for my armpits now to see if...Read more

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About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

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AnjiBanji

4 years ago

I used this for a while but unfortunately it didn't do anything to my skin. It is easy to apply, has no scent. It adds a little bit of hydration because of the hyaluronic acid but that's it. It is rel...Read more

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Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

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4.0
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lushlife505

4 years ago

I tried multiple ways but it ended up being just another step added to my routine. And one I just would not keep up with. However, I finally found a way to make this product work for me. And that was...Read more

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About reviewer (1269 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

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coldblue

5 years ago

My skin type: normal (oily in the T-zone area) with occasional break outs on my chin (about once every 2-3 weeks); skin color: light olive; age 46. I tried The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% and HA and did...Read more

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About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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zamzeh

5 years ago

I have been using this product religiously day and night for over two years and it is the best serum i have ever come across the best thing about this serum is that it hydrates without making my skin ...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0
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lightchaser16

6 years ago

I use this every night after niacinamide (as I believe they boost each other's effects, or some such). Took about 4 weeks to show serious results - acne scars fading away, tone evening out, and skin j...Read more

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About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack

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blanctypo

6 years ago

Broke me out but I am prone to cystic acne due to hormonal imbalance. Had to discontinue after just a few uses so no noticeable effect on sun spots.

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

2.0
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Cheesy81

6 years ago

I bought this in hope of lightening my old acne scars. After 3 bottles in, I hardly saw any improvement. A little disappointed as I read good reviews on how it would help lighten dark spots. The good...Read more

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

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MMelissa1

6 years ago

Bought this serum hoping for boosted moisture and to help with old and new acne scars. Unfortunately I experienced a chemical burn like reaction. It was not extreme dryness as it did not go away with ...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesOther

2.0
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radra16

6 years ago

I tried this product to fade pigmentation scars, after watching many rave reviews on Youtube. Unfortunately, this did not work on me. I have used it twice a day for about 2-3 weeks now and have not se...Read more

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About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

4.0
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GabrielAntonio

6 years ago

A great product that is easy to layer under day cream with SPF + or Night Cream. This contains Alpha Arbutin which breaks down, yes that's right breaks down into Hydroquinone when applied to skin to r...Read more

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About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

1.0
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Carrieberry7

6 years ago

This irritated my skin like crazy, which made the melasma spots I have look even more pronounced. My skin was sore and red for a couple days. Had to bin it. Absolutely terrible for sensitive skin.

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About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0
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hwnpunch

6 years ago

I like several TO products and have been using this for a few weeks now to help lighten lingering melasma from pregnancy. The retinol serum has made noticeable improvements to my overall skin texture ...Read more

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About reviewer (307 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Medium

EyesBrown

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Vegakashogi

7 years ago

On day 5th, my skin in total break out using this only. I thought it was because of the vitamin c, but tonight im using this only and wake up to see my face even worst! Definitely won’t repurchase thi...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

4.0
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maliciousdelicious

7 years ago

I think this is a decent product but you won't see miraculous results. At the same time, it doesn't have any of the side effects of perhaps more effective ingredients like hydroquinone. It has a good ...Read more

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About reviewer (199 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown

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Jamgurl

7 years ago

Great price but the claims for brightening are just not true. This did nothing for the acne spots on my dark tan skintone (nc42). I have used the whole bottle and nothing. It felt moisturizing, like a...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium Brown

HairOther

EyesOther

4.0
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alina83

7 years ago

I've been using this for a week in conjunction with the Ordinary's Azelaic Acid. I don't have a lot of skin issues, no acne or scars except a dusting of hyper pigmentation from sun exposure (I live in...Read more

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About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

4.0
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slc

7 years ago

I’ve used two bottles of this. It lightened and brightened my overall complexion, but on my darkest trouble spot, it has only had a minimal effect. Still it worked better than a prescription hydroquin...Read more

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About reviewer (441 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

3.0
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GirlieReview

7 years ago

I saw this product recommended to fade hyperpigmentation and decided to give it a try. I've used half a bottle and I have seen some results as far as lightening pigmentation, however, the hyaluronic ...Read more

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About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

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