The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid, Brightens Skin and Targets Dark Spots, 1 Fl Oz

This serum surpassed my expectations by a lot! The price is great for the quality of the product. It tightens skin, fades dark sports (in my case Melasma) and I always follow it up with a light retinol cream. My skin care routine is showing improvement on my face so well with this product and it works quickly, about a week in I could tell the difference. Great product!

I’ve been using this serum for a while now and already repurchased it. It helped make my skin tone look more even and some of my small dark spots started fading gradually. It’s lightweight, gentle on my skin, and layers well with the rest of my skincare. I also noticed my skin looks smoother and healthier overall. Definitely one of the few products I actually kept using consistently.

My skin had a lot of hyperpigmentation after I kept reacting to no-see-ums (biting insects in Florida where I live) and from acne. I have been using this product with my skincare routine for a month now and the results are great. I know that at some point I need to allow my skin a month break after many months so I'll address other serums as I go about that. In the mean time my skin is glowy and nice. The hyperpigmentation did disappear fairly well and I do wear sunscreen. Sunscreen is a must with this product. It keeps my skin moisturized and soft. The application is very easy and I apply it twice a day. I don't have as much puffiness anymore in my skin. It doesn't have a strong smell.

Works great! Absorbs quickly and makes a noticeable difference in my skins redness and texture. It does have a fishy smell too it, so be prepared. I think this is a bargain for the quality. It does not cause irritation on my dry, sensitive, acne prone skin. I definitely recommend adding to your routine.

I never write reviews, but this truly deserves one! I am buying my second bottle now. I bought this for acne scars and this product faded the scars substantially! It took time, but about 1/3 of the way thru the bottle I noticed a significant difference. And by the time I finished the bottle, I’d say my scars were faded about 50%. So I’m going to continue to use it and see how much lighter they get but I absolutely reccomend this product for acne scars! I’m attaching before and after pics :)

After using this three times, my heating pad burn cleared up after trying about 17 different creams, oils and actual PERSCRIPTIONS over the last FIVE YEARS!! The dermatologist(S) I've visited were completely baffled as to what my dark patch was or was caused by. I was watching skin care vlogs to learn that my mysterious rash which left a darkened, almost gray scaley patch was likelu left from overusing my heating pad! This ALPHA ARBUTIN is a miracle! I never thought my skin would return to normal after this unsightly patch has been present for sooooLong (5 YRS), and after trying absolutely everything - some remedies (Rx), making it worse! HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!! ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE HEATING PAD BURN. Gone in a few days with repeat use-I literally cried, noticing the almost immediate results..MIRACULOUS.

I have seborrheic keratosis and age spots because I'm old, spent many years in the sun without sunscreen, and have a family disposition to such things. I started developing this fairly large spot on my face, and while I do not expect to be able to clear it completely, I would like for it to fade enough that I can cover it with makeup. I have tried many over the counter products, some high end expensive creams and serums without satisfactory results. The product that seemed to have the most promise, Peach Slices Dark Spot Microdarts, has a main ingredient of niacinamide. I also read about Alpha Arbutin. So I decided to go straight for the active ingredients in serum forms and found The Ordinary. The price point for both The Ordinary Niacinamide/Zinc and Alpha Arbutin/Hyaluronic Acid serums is spot on (pun intended). Excellent value for the money. The serums arrived quickly from my order and packaged well, no leaks or crushed boxes. I have been using the products for 2 weeks and I have noticed a dramatic difference in the appearance of my skin. While the spot is still there, it has definitely faded some. Many other smaller spots I honestly did not notice before - because I was so focused on the large one - are gone. The following is my daily routine: On a cleansed* face, I apply the Niacinamide: Smudge just a tiny bit of the serum on my pinky finger - just enough to wet it - and apply directly to target areas. I rub this in gently until it's absorbed. Slightly rub 3 drops of the serum into my palms, and pat all over the face. Wait about a minute for the Niacinamide to dry. It's thin and doesn't take long. Then I apply the Alpha Arbutin: Same process as the Niacinamide. Apply the tiniest bit with fingertips to target spots. Place 3 drops into palms and pat all over the face. The Alpha Arbutin is thicker and stickier, so it takes longer to dry. At this point I usually brush my teeth - the serum is dry by the time I'm finished. In the morning, I apply a daily sunscreen* as the last step. In the evening, I apply a moisturizer* as the last step. I am extremely happy with the performance of these serums and for once I am getting actual results. One thing I noticed was that as my face was lightening, the bridge of my nose looked darker because I was not patting enough product in that area, so now I pay attention. My skin feels great and have had no issues with purging. I plan to continue this routine and hope to update this review with more results. *Other products I use in my routine: Cleansers - Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser or Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser The Glossier product is a light cream-gel that can be used with or without water. It has a no-tears type of ingredient so it doesn't sting the eyes. I find it good for when I am really dirty from working in the garden or suffering from allergies and have some eye goop. The Kiehl's isn't a cheap product but it's probably my favorite cleanser overall. Very little is needed to wash your face (less than a pea size) It goes a long way and a full size tube lasts me over a year. It removes all oils and sebum without stripping. Sunscreen - Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 for face Another expensive product but it does everything I want and need. I wrote a separate Amazon review for this. Moisturizer - Walgreens Hydrating Water Gel This is the store brand like Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. It has hyaluronic acid and a cooling effect when you apply it, which I feel soothing. They also have a cream-gel version, I don't like the texture of that one. This goes on smoothly and absorbs quickly.

The best product, I have gotten different brands in the past but I don’t like them This is perfect and gentle on skin

Produto muito bom pra clareamento de melasma.

Works well on sensitive skin

Muy buen producto

Since I felt pregnant with my second child I developed melasma, I have two enormous dark marks on each side of my face and over the years I have spent a fortune on beauty products trying to reduce the appearance of the marks with very little improvements, until I came across this product from The Ordinary, in 8 months of usage and obviously exfoliating my skin to have best results my marks are significantly lighter and some parts have disappeared completed i belive given this progress I have seen my marks if not completely disappeared by the end of the year, they at least won’t be noticeable. I couldn’t recommend this product enough!

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