What it's for
- Dark spots
- Hyperpigmentation
- Post-acne marks
- Uneven skin tone
- Dull-looking skin
- People who want a focused brightening serum
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Skin match
Targets
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA is a water-based brightening serum made for dark spots, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, and dullness.
It combines purified alpha-arbutin with hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate to help visibly even the skin tone, improve radiance, and support better absorption into the skin. The Ordinary positions this serum for uneven skin tone and dryness, and lists it as suitable for all skin types.
Made for this climate
Good fit for Bangladesh weather because it has a lightweight water-based texture that layers easily under moisturizer and sunscreen without feeling heavy.
Product breakdown
Application
Routine placement
Morning: Cleanser → The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA → Moisturizer → Sunscreen
Night: Cleanser → The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA → Moisturizer
For dark spots and acne marks, pair with consistent daily sunscreen. Without sunscreen, pigmentation routines will not work properly.
Realistic expectations
Alpha arbutin is slow and specific. It targets pigment production, not brightness in general. If you want a faster overall glow, a niacinamide serum will feel more rewarding sooner.
Good to know
Authenticity
Sourced through verified importers, never grey-market resellers.
Genuine The Ordinary bottles have a batch code and expiry printed on the carton and matching text on the bottle label. Deciem uses a distinctive clean, evenly spaced typeface — crooked or thick printing is the usual counterfeit tell.
If anything about your unit looks wrong, message us with photos and we will replace it.
Questions, answered
Alpha arbutin targets pigment specifically — dark spots and melasma. Niacinamide is broader: oil, pores, general tone. For stubborn spots, this one.
Yes, they do not conflict. Apply this one first as it is lighter.
Eight to twelve weeks, honestly. Anyone promising faster on pigmentation is overselling.
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