What the community says
Pros
- Melanin inhibitor with supportive hyaluronic acid hydration
- Works well layered with acids like azelaic and tranexamic for PIH
- Gentle enough for use twice daily in diverse routines
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Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/tretinoinIn routine
1.3k pts · 130 comments
“The Ordinary, Alpha Arbutin 2%+HA”
“The Ordinary, Alpha Arbutin 2%+HA (This stuff is AMAZING)”
“The Ordinary's products I like them but since I like to use the entire dropper full I must order 2 at a time”
r/acneIn routine
241 pts · 47 comments
“Yes that combo is undefeated. I use all throughout the week on alternate days and my skin is responding well recovering from compromised skin barrier. I also use Alpha Arbutin.”
“When your skin is stable maybe use BP 5% in the AM only instead of using it at night with Differin.”
“Those are 2 exfoliants so you don’t need both in one routine as your skin barrier will become compromised over time.”
r/acneIn routine
214 pts · 37 comments
“i started the ordinary glycolic acid 7 and alpha arbutin.”
“i always use alpha arbutin w HA as a moisturizer/last step.”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
46 pts · 16 comments
“sometimes alpha arbutin 2% HA”
“moisturizing with cica plast baume b5 never skipped SPF and at night I do light therapy treatment with Solawave”
“i’ve been consistent with niacinamide, sometimes alpha arbutin 2% HA”
r/tretinoinIn routine
46 pts · 67 comments
“On my face I couple it with clindamycin in the morning and arbutin, txa and azaleic acid at night.”