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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Faded my dark spots
Really good serum. Helped with my acne scarring. Tingles initially but really good overall.
by H
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Very Oily and cause burning
It's feels more heavy or greasy on my oily to combination skin. I noticed that when I apply it directly to my face, it causes redness and burning though my skin is not sensitive. It also has a slight warming sensation when you first put it one, so I would not recommend for oily and sensitive skin. And if you don't fit into two of these categories, I still wouldn't recommend it as after using it for nearly a month I have seen no difference is the brightness of my skin or it's hyperpigmentation.
by Samina Verified Purchase
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Brightening
Lovely brightening solution that leaves skin with a more even tone. Sinks in well and leaves skin soft and clear. Amazing product for the price.
by Brie
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Love it
This is my go to vitamin c, It’s been great for helping my hyperpigmentation and for preventing it I’ve repurchased this so many times.
by Lo Verified Purchase
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Perfect for lightening acne pigmentation
Love this för brightening the complexion and for fading acne pigmentation. It's a bit to strong for the neck but lovely on the face as a daily antioxidant serum. Smooth texture, not oily feeling.
by Lisa Verified Purchase
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Love
I’ve purchased this so many times cause it helps so much with my hyperpigmentation and works so well under my sunscreen.
by L Verified Purchase
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Favorite vitamin c
Favorite vitamin c for tackling hyper pigmentation after acne. A bit strong for my sensitive neck but great on the face.
by Lisa Verified Purchase
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Ascorbic acid 8%+ Alpha arbutin 2%
Have used this for 2 weeks now and am enjoying the results. My skin is looking good.
by Emily Verified Purchase
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A great facial serum
I have been using The Ordinary branded products for over a year now, as well as other brands e.g The Inky List as I like to mix-match especially if one product works better than the other. I have tried the Ascorbic Acid from another brand but this one works for ma. Some may say it leaves your skin looking and feeling very oily especially if they have oily skin to begin with, which don't get ma wrong as it did that to ma face but after a while, I noticed that it calmed down and left ma skin feeling and looking healthy and it gave it that glow it was missing. I would definitely be coming back for more!
by Ranj Verified Purchase
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Excellent product
Excellent service, product very good as always. Would recommend.
by Lyn Verified Purchase
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