The Ordinary

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Ha

Alpha Arbutin 2% + Ha

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Ha contains 12 ingredients. INCI: Water, Alpha-Arbutin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, and more. We have found polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Comedogenic

Fragrance

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Water

Alpha-Arbutin

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Propanediol

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Lactic Acid

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Ethoxydiglycol

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Healing

Moisturising

Brightening

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + Ha contains 12 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Kiehl's

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution contains 24 ingredients. INCI: Aqua/Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, and more. We have found Allergens, comedogenic components, polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Linalool

Butylene Glycol

Tocopherol

PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

Aqua/Water

Propylene Glycol

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Alcohol Denat.

Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30

Salicylic Acid

Xanthan Gum

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Potassium Hydroxide

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

Sodium Citrate

The most commonly used formula of Vitamin E in cosmetics. Do not confuse it with pure Tocopherol. Tocopheryl Acetate isn't as effective as Tocopherol, but it&rsquo;s more stable. It's a very good antioxidant.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Lavender Oil

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Adenosine

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Softening

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution contains 24 ingredients. It's free of: harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, fungal acne feeding components, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: Allergens, comedogenic components, polyethylene glycol (PEG).

Product Comparison

Alpha Arbutin 2% + Ha

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

Positive effects

Moisturising

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Allergens

Comedogenic

PEG

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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