The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA · Night treatment · 1 oz · around $9
Should you buy it? The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is a night treatment at around $9 for 1 oz. Nine dollars and one of the gentlest ways to start on dark spots. Slow. Give it 8 to 12 weeks. It suits dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks.
What it is
Nine dollars and one of the gentlest ways to start on dark spots. Slow. Give it 8 to 12 weeks.
Who it suits
- Dark spots
- Melasma
- Post-acne marks
- An affordable pick
- Deeper skin tones
- Sensitive skin
- Starting out gently
- Pregnancy and nursing
Where to buy it
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How it compares
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| CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum | $22 | Post-acne marks, Textured hair, Dark spots |
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Questions people also ask
How many nights a week should you use The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA?
As a night treatment it is used pM, 3-7 nights a week. That is the routine step it belongs to rather than a rule about this particular bottle, so follow the label where the two differ.
What skin does The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA suit?
It suits dark spots, melasma, post-acne marks, an affordable pick. Nine dollars and one of the gentlest ways to start on dark spots. Slow. Give it 8 to 12 weeks.
Which The Ordinary line is Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA from?
It is part of The Ordinary's Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA line. Brands rarely say which of their lines suits which hair or skin, so the line decoder sets out what each one is for.
Where can you buy The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA, and what does it cost?
Around $9 for 1 oz, at Amazon. Retail prices move constantly, so treat that as a tier rather than a quote and check the retailer for today's price.
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