The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Concentrated Serum
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WORKS FOR
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
KEY INGREDIENTS
- alpha-arbutin
- lactic acid
- hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
PROMISES
FULFILLED
FULFILLED
33
/100

IRRITANCY
LOW
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What does the product description say? "Lactic acid helps to combat hyperpigmentation, while sodium hyaluronate helps the skin retain moisture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines."
WIMJ summary
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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What does the product description say? "This is a lightweight, fast-absorbing serum which works to reduce the appearance of brown patches, spots, and blemishes."
WIMJ summary
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: alpha-arbutin
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
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What does the product description say? "Lactic acid helps to combat hyperpigmentation, while sodium hyaluronate helps the skin retain moisture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines."
WIMJ summary
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
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IRRITANCY
LOW
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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alpha-arbutin | ||
ppg-26-buteth-26 | ||
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation when used regularly over a long period of time. Is more effective than beta-arbutin
| 7.4% - 11.2% |
| 3.8% - 5.8% |
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