The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum: Dermatocare review
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, Non-sensitive skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin
Key Ingredients Alpha-Arbutin
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, Silicone free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Skin-lightening ingredients: 2% Alpha-Arbutin
- Hydrating ingredients: Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol
Keep in mind
- Only one skin-lightening ingredient present — a formula pairing it with a second active tends to perform better
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Alpha-Arbutin, which are flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Alpha-Arbutin, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ergothioneine, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Serum.
Source: https://theordinary.com/en-sg/alpha-arbutin-2-ha-serum-100401.html
Date: 15 September 2026
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