
About this product
A lightweight serum formulated with alpha arbutin, designed to help address dark spots and uneven skin tone.
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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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4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Alpha arbutin earns praise as a potent alternative to prescription hydroquinone for tackling pigmentation, since it converts to hydroquinone once on the skin. Gurus call it a solid over-the-counter option for anyone seeking brightening results without a prescription or those who find vitamin C ineffective. One reviewer found it average and noted results vary by person, so it may work better for some than others.
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A lightweight serum formulated with alpha arbutin, designed to help address dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.
The INKEY List Alpha-Arbutin Serum holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
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