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Alpha Arbutin Serum.

The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum
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About this product

A lightweight serum containing alpha arbutin, designed to help even skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

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The Guru Index verdict

84%

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✓Approved · 84%
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What the gurus are saying

Gurus praise alpha arbutin as an effective brightening ingredient that converts to hydroquinone, the prescription-strength active dermatologists use for pigmentation. That makes it a solid over-the-counter option for anyone wanting to tackle dark spots without a prescription or those who haven't had success with vitamin C. One expert found it average and noted results vary from person to person, so those with stubborn hyperpigmentation may want to patch-test first to see how their skin responds.
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Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESqualaneFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua/​Eau), Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phytate, Glycolipids, Sorbitan Isostearate, Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol

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No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs · 2k devotees
✓Approved
"The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum may work better for others than it did for me. I'd rate it a six out of ten, it's average and will work better for some than others."
Cassandra Bankson
Cassandra Bankson
2.45M subs
✓Approved
"There is the Inkey List, they have an alpha arbutin serum if you want other options. It's a great option that you can still buy over the counter, especially if you can't get your hands on something like hydroquinone which needs that prescription from a Derm, and if you don't want to use vitamin C or if it doesn't work for your skin but you're like I love the idea of vitamin C brightening my skin and helping with dark spots, the alpha arbutin is a good alternative."
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"This one from The Inkey List is so good, so potent. I absolutely love it. Alpha arbutin is such a little hero ingredient that so many people don't pay attention to. Alpha arbutin is fantastic for pigmentation because of how it transforms itself into hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is what's prescribed by doctors and dermatologists."
3 Best Vitamin C Alternatives for Sensitive Skin
"There is the Inkey List, they have an alpha arbutin serum if you want other options. It's a great option that you can still buy over the counter, especially if you can't get your hands on something like hydroquinone which needs that prescription from a Derm, and if you don't want to use vitamin C or if it doesn't work for your skin but you're like I love the idea of vitamin C brightening my skin and helping with dark spots, the alpha arbutin is a good alternative."
Nipun Kapur
Nipun Kapur
399k subs · 10k devotees
✓Approved
"Next comes your Alpha Arbutin Serum. I am taking a pea size amount by The Inkey List."
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