The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA vs The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Two night treatments, compared on what the catalogue records about each.
Which should you buy? The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% costs about $2 more. Pick The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA for melasma, deeper skin tones, starting out gently. Pick The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for acne, redness, rosacea.
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Nine dollars and one of the gentlest ways to start on dark spots. Slow. Give it 8 to 12 weeks.
1 oz, around $9. Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks, An affordable pick
The Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Rare double-duty: treats breakouts AND the marks they leave. Generally considered pregnancy-friendly, confirm with your doctor.
1 oz, around $11. Dark spots, Acne, Redness, Rosacea
Side by side
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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 1 oz, around $9 |
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 1 oz, around $11 | |
| Price | around $9 | around $11 |
| Size | 1 oz | 1 oz |
| Suited to | Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks, An affordable pick, Deeper skin tones | Dark spots, Acne, Redness, Rosacea, Textured hair |
| Only this one | Melasma, Deeper skin tones, Starting out gently | Acne, Redness, Rosacea, Textured hair |
What they share
Both are night treatments suited to dark spots, post-acne marks, an affordable pick, sensitive skin, pregnancy and nursing.
Questions people also ask
What is the difference between The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%?
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% costs about $2 more. Pick The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA for melasma, deeper skin tones, starting out gently. Pick The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for acne, redness, rosacea.
Which is cheaper, The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA or The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%?
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, at around $9 for 1 oz, against around $11 for 1 oz. Retail prices move, so check the retailer.
What do The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% have in common?
Both are night treatments suited to dark spots, post-acne marks, an affordable pick, sensitive skin.
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