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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid for Hyperpigmentation
The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid for Hyperpigmentation

4.1★ · 1,542 Sephora reviews · #582 Sephora bestseller

  • GlowGrails score64/100i
  • Reddit signal76/100i
  • Evidence4 Reddit discussions
  • VerdictMostly positive
  • Strongest signalhyperpigmentation · acne scars
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Why it scored 64

Mostly positive

4 independent Reddit discussions · Moderate evidence

1 positive1 mixed0 negative2 neutral
Bottom line

Reddit discussion is broadly favorable. The strongest use-case signal is hyperpigmentation and acne scars. The most common watch-out is hyperpigmentation and acne scars.

People mention
hyperpigmentationacne scarsmelasma
Watch-outs
hyperpigmentationacne scarsmelasma

Representative discussions

Every summary links back to the source discussion.

Positiver/Skincare_Addiction · 51 points

The user discusses ingredients that help with dark spots and melasma, including alpha arbutin, and shares their personal experience with using these ingredients.

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Mixedr/SkincareAddiction · 17 points

A user asks about the effectiveness of The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA serum and shares their skincare routine, with some commenters reporting positive results and others not noticing a difference.

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Neutralr/SkincareAddiction · 56 points

A user with oily skin shares their skincare routine, including The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin serum, and seeks help with fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

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Neutralr/SkincareAddiction · 3 points

A user shares their experience with using The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid to reduce dark spots around their mouth and seeks further advice.

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