The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% is a product with 3 ingredients. Contains:
- Vitamins - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Antioxidant - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Alpha-Arbutin
Provides following positive effects: Lightening, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Soothing, Anti-aging and 5 more.
Organic score: 0% natural, 100% chemical.
Made by The Ordinary. The manufacturer has "Cruelty Free" badge - meaning it doesn't test products on animals.
INCI
1
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%)
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
3
Alpha-Arbutin (2%)
Skin conditioning agent
Ingredients by function
- Solvent: Propanediol1
- Viscosity controlling agent: Propanediol1
- Skin conditioning agent: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)2, Alpha-Arbutin3
- Buffering agent: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)2
All the Positive
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UV Protection - 1 component:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)2Moisturizing - 1 component:
Propanediol1Soothing - 1 component:
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)2Concerns
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ECO Metrics
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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
#1Propanediol
Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
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