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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
The Ordinary's Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is a water-free, stable solution. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging. In its pure form, vitamin C is unstable in water which is why The Ordinary provides it in a water-free formulation. Alpha Arbutin reduces the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. This formula offers a combination of 8% Ascorbic Acid and 2% Alpha-Arbutin that work together to visibly brighten the look of skin while also targeting the appearance of dark spots and multiple signs of skin aging.
Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM as part of your skincare regimen. Use sun protection in the AM.
The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-arbutin.




The Ordinary's Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is a water-free, stable solution. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging. In its pure form, vitamin C is unstable in water which is why The Ordinary provides it in a water-free formulation. Alpha Arbutin reduces the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone. This formula offers a combination of 8% Ascorbic Acid and 2% Alpha-Arbutin that work together to visibly brighten the look of skin while also targeting the appearance of dark spots and multiple signs of skin aging.
Apply a few drops to face in the AM and PM as part of your skincare regimen. Use sun protection in the AM.
The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-arbutin.