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.
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM as part of your skincare regimen. Use sun protection in the AM.
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Good
I've tried other vitamin C serums which turned out to be too harsh for my skin, but not this one. Only two drops are enough, so a little goes a long way
by Beatriz Verified Purchase
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good for it's price
Ever since i start using this togheter with hyaluronic acid serum, my skin really looks a lot better than 6 months ago
by Anouk Verified Purchase
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Excellent!
Love ordinary! One more purchase who works perfect on Me!
by CHRISTINA Verified Purchase
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Best vitamin C
This vitamin C brightness my skin like no other. It’s lightweight and effective. after 3 months a lot of my pigmentation was gone!
by shiraz Verified Purchase
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Really good at minimizing hyperpigmentation
I noticed that this serum helped a lot with my hyperpigmentation spots caused by my acne, it made them be gone by a week and kept my skin really clear, i also noticed that my acne scars got a little bit better.
by Delmano Verified Purchase
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Woooow
The real meaning of glow and shine skineeeeee
by Mm Verified Purchase
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Treatment
I like to use this as a treatment to brighten up my face every once in a while. I find that my skin doesnt like vitamin c -derived ingredients that much, so I have to limit my use. This formula is very "oily", so you only need a few drops for the whole face. Personally I use it mostly as a night time treatment or combine it with a mask. B+++
by LuxFace Verified Purchase
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Never looked back
I have tried many vitamin C but I am sticking to it. Alpha arbutin has lighten up may acne scars. I have used 4 bottles. I have a dry skin and i love this. This has an non-oily oily feeling to it just as squalane.
by Ruby Verified Purchase
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Great for sensitive, hyperpigmented skin. Little goes a looong way.
by Alisa Verified Purchase
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Long time using it
I'm using this serum since a few months ago and I'm not really happy. I didn't see any diference in my uneven skin tone and I don't like the oily texture
by Clara
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