The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
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£10.80
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
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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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Recommended!
It's my 2nd time ordering with this page. Do recommended... I have used these products for more than six months and the results are amazing, my skin is hydrated, smooth, fresh-looking and glows.
by Ell azlin
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Brightens the skin
I tried this solution for the first time and it really brightened up my skin.
by Honey
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best starter vitamin C
I have started using this daily every morning after cleansing and toner and before moisturiser/SPF. This product tingles ever so slightly (to be expected upon the first few uses), but I am already starting to see results after a couple of weeks. It does have quite a greasy consistency so I make sure to apply it at least 30 minutes before I apply my makeup to let it absorb - 1 star off for the greasiness but I will repurchase due to the results it has given me so far
by Savannah
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Serum
It’s ok.
by Dora
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Amazing!
Highly recommend for hyperpigmentation ☺️
by Kiara
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Amazing!
I have seen amazing results after the first use! I really love the way my skin looks like in the morning after using this on. I love how it becomes warm when rubbing it in. The only small downside is that it is not enough moisturizing to be used alone. You need to wear a cream or an oil on top of it.
by Oriana
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Great for evening out pigmentation
This product helped me even out my skin pigmentation and minimize my sun spots. The texture is very light but a bit like an oil. I use it in the morning and it does take some time to absorb but once it is absorbed it leaves no residue on the skin.
by Maris
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Great product
In the past, I had posted a review of this product after using it for 20 days and as promised here I am writing this review after using it for 2 months. I loved it and it really did a great deal for my skin. I am still using the same regime ascorbic acid in morning and niacinamide at night, and these 3 products really do wonders for my skin, my pigmentation and uneven skin tone vanished, skin texture improved a lot, and pore size reduced. I used to have really oily skin but after using it my skin became less oily.
by Rashi
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The Ordinary Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin
One of the best products. It's really made my skin Clear and healthy. For sure I'll order it again and again.
by Lolla
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Definitely brightens
I have been using this product for 15 days and it has definitely brightened my skin. For fading my hyperpigmentation marks I think I have to use religiously for sometime.
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