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Summary
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The Ordinary's Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Hyperpigmentation Serum is a lightweight, water-based formula that is great for those looking for solutions for dark spots, uneven tone, and hyperpigmentation support. It is supported with a next-generation form of hyaluronic acid for enhanced delivery.
Benefits
- Reduces the appearance of dark spots
- Reduces uneven skin tone
- PH 4.85 - 4.90
Key Ingredients
- Alpha Arbutin
- Hyaluronic Acid
Formulated Without
- Fragrance
- Alcohol
- Gluten
- Nuts
- Silicone
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Mineral Oil
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Animal Oils
- Coal Tar Dyes
- Formaldehyde
- Mercury
- Oxybenzone
The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM. Use sun protection in the AM.
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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Questions
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- Q
Can this product be paired with vitmain c, other acids, or retinol?
- Asked by Brooke
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageAlpha Arbutin 2% + HA can be used alongside Vitamin C, Direct Acids and/or Retinol.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this go before or after moisturizer
- Asked by Yeehaw
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe recommend applying Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% after moisturizer.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
In what order should i use The Ordinary alpha arbutin 2% + HA, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)? Also, do i use these 3 every day? Another question, I also have the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, do i use any of the following 3 the same night is use the AHA/BHA? :) Thank you!!!
- Asked by P
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe recommend appling in the following order: Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. These three can be used daily, in the morning and/or evening. We recommend using AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution once per week and can be followed by your normal regimen if you wish.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Recommended for rosacea?
- Asked by Cyn
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageThis product is not conidered a treatment for rosacea. You may wish to discuss suitable treatments for persistent signs of rosacea with your physician or dermatologist.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does it help with PIE?
- Asked by Kami
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageAzelaic Acid Suspension 10% helps to address uneven, redness, and blemish-prone skin.Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 6Hyperpigmentation
- 6Acne
- 4Dark spots
- 3Rosacea
- 3Redness
Describe Yourself
- 9Sensitive skin
- 7Combination skin
- 7Sensitive skin
- 7Acne prone
- 5Rosacea
Skin Type
- 47Combination
- 22Normal
- 17Dry
- 9Oily
Most Helpful Positive Review
This stuff has saved my skin
I was suffering from bad hormonal acne on my chin. I went to a dermatologist and she put me on antibiotics for three months and prescribed very agressive creams. I tried it for three months but my acne got worse. I still had the Azelaic Acid Suspension laying around and decided to give it a go, in o...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Received oxidized serum
This was my first time ordering and sadly I received an already oxidized serum which is supposed to be unoppened, most probably it's a batch that is expired as the website states unoppened products have 3 years shelf life. I will seek to return this product and hope there won't be much hassle in t...
1469 results
tiny red bumps and rash, itchy
Was looking forward to addressing acne scars and hyperpigmentation. I was only able to use the product twice before my skin completely rejected it. I did see a brightening and tightening effect, but that didn't matter because it caused tiny red bumps to appear and an itchy, painful rash. I had to wash it off and hoping the rash doesn't scar. Clearly, I'm allergic to one of the ingredients. Still open to cautiously trying products from this brand.
Soft and Smooth Face
I have rosacea and hear good things about azelaic acid for redness. I couldn't tell with the redness since my face is tan but my face felt so soft and smooth
mostly air
Purchased this twice, with the first one I felt like it finished pretty fast, when I opened the second one I noticed right away that the bottle was almost empty.. like a bag of chips. Will purchase my azelaic acid from a different brand henceforth.
She's got your back
I absolutely loved the ordinary's azelaic acid formula! As an acne-prone brown girl (who is also prone to hyperpigmentation left by post-acne scars), I see a vast difference in my skin texture, pores, brightness and fading hyperpigmentation on weeks I use this cream. I've even tried the Paula's choice azelaic acid (which is maybe more than 3-4x times the price of this one) but have noticed wayyy better results with TO's formula. I have been repurchasing this since 2021 and the formula has honestly been pretty consistent (maybe even better?). Tried every acne treatment under the sun and this definitely is at the top. You don't need too much product either to see results (I personally notice it in a day or two) - just use it consistently for 2 weeks. Use it before moisturizer AM & PM. Follow it up with sunscreen in the AM.
She's got your back
I absolutely loved the ordinary's azelaic acid formula! As an acne-prone brown girl (who is also prone to hyperpigmentation left by post-acne scars), I see a vast difference in my skin texture, pores, brightness and fading hyperpigmentation on weeks I use this cream. I've even tried the Paula's choice azelaic acid (which is maybe more than 3-4x times the price of this one) but have noticed wayyy better results with TO's formula. I have been repurchasing this since 2021 and the formula has honestly been pretty consistent (maybe even better?). Tried every acne treatment under the sun and this definitely is at the top. You don't need too much product either to see results (I personally notice it in a day or two) - just use it consistently for 2 weeks. Use it before moisturizer AM & PM. Follow it up with sunscreen in the AM.
