Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
What the community says
Pros
- Effective at fading hyperpigmentation and acne scars
- Wears well under makeup without disrupting base layers
- Alpha arbutin metabolizes into hydroquinone, a strong OTC pigment corrector
Cons
- Sticky texture that can sit on skin and feel unpleasant, even layered with lotion
- Can trigger irritation, redness, and flare-ups especially for rosacea and sensitive skin
- Not ideal immediately post-microneedling or for already compromised skin barriers
Product details
Concerns
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
The Ordinary
2 threads
The Ordinary
2 threads
Paula's Choice
1 thread
Cetaphil
1 thread
La Roche-Posay
1 thread
Dupes & Alternatives
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
2 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin